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Seattle Seahawkslinebacker Ernest Jones IV exited Sunday's primetime victory over the Washington Commanders with a knee injury. The veteran defender did not return to the game. On Monday, head coach Mike Macdonald said Jones' injury isn't of the season-ending variety, but he's still undergoing medical tests to determine the severity.
As we await the official results, it's probably safe to assume Jones will be sidelined for Sunday's Week 10 divisional contest versus the Arizona Cardinals. Drake Thomas will continue starting at linebacker. For however long Jones is out for, the Seahawks need sophomore player Tyrice Knight to step up.
The expectation was that Knight would be an every-down starter this year. But the former UTEP standout missed the majority of August with a knee injury and another undisclosed medical issue. That led to Knight losing his starting job to Thomas.
Knight performed admirably after replacing Jones against the Commanders. The sophomore linebacker recorded 10 tackles. It was the type of stat-stuffing performance Knight became known for down the stretch of his rookie season after replacing Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson in the starting lineup.
The Seahawks hope Jones won't be sidelined for a significant period. Knight will be counted on to perform in Macdonald's defense in the meantime. This is the opportunity Knight has been hoping to receive, and he's now tasked with maximizing his reps.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks need Tyrice Knight to step up in wake of Ernest Jones injury
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As we await the official results, it's probably safe to assume Jones will be sidelined for Sunday's Week 10 divisional contest versus the Arizona Cardinals. Drake Thomas will continue starting at linebacker. For however long Jones is out for, the Seahawks need sophomore player Tyrice Knight to step up.
The expectation was that Knight would be an every-down starter this year. But the former UTEP standout missed the majority of August with a knee injury and another undisclosed medical issue. That led to Knight losing his starting job to Thomas.
Knight performed admirably after replacing Jones against the Commanders. The sophomore linebacker recorded 10 tackles. It was the type of stat-stuffing performance Knight became known for down the stretch of his rookie season after replacing Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson in the starting lineup.
The Seahawks hope Jones won't be sidelined for a significant period. Knight will be counted on to perform in Macdonald's defense in the meantime. This is the opportunity Knight has been hoping to receive, and he's now tasked with maximizing his reps.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks need Tyrice Knight to step up in wake of Ernest Jones injury
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