Josh Alper· Oct 14, 2026
Alper reports the Seahawks' injury designations and notes that, with no designations listed, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Leonard Williams are on track to play Thursday night against the Broncos.
“No other players on the active roster have injury designations, which leaves wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (ankle) and defensive tackle Leonard Williams (ankle) on track to play.”
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“No other players on the active roster have injury designations, which leaves wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (ankle) and defensive tackle Leonard Williams (ankle) on track to play. (Thursday night's game against the Broncos)”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
“No other players on the active roster have injury designations, which leaves wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (ankle) and defensive tackle Leonard Williams (ankle) on track to play.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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