Fantasy Football News

Seahawks LB Ernest Jones is inactive for today's game against the Titans. It's a bit surprising after he played through the issue last week, but Jones' practice participation trended in this direction -- including a missed Friday workout. Seattle had already ruled out LB Tyrice Knight, so it looks like Chazz Surratt will run second at the position behind Drake Thomas. He'll be an uncertain bet for playing time, though. Don't be surprised if the Seahawks rely more on their deeper well of safeties.

Seahawks LB Ernest Jones is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Jones left last week's game against the Commanders with a knee injury. He put in limited practices Wednesday and Thursday but sat out Friday. His absence makes Drake Thomas and Tyrice Knight both good IDP options for Week 10.

Seahawks LB Ernest Jones left Sunday night's win over the Commanders after a Washington O-lineman rolled into the side of his right knee. HC Mike Macdonald had little in the way of details Monday, telling reporters only that it won't end his season and that he might miss Week 10. The coach said Jones would get further testing and that they'd update the situation Wednesday.

Seahawks second-year LB Tyrice Knight missed most of the past week of practice with a knee injury, but it sounds like that's the lesser of his two health hurdles at the moment. Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reports that HC Mike Macdonald said Saturday Knight is "getting close" to returning from the knee issue. But the coach also said an undisclosed medical issue is expected to keep Knight out for multiple weeks.

The Seahawks have agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal with LB Ernest Jones IV. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Jones gets $15 million guaranteed. Jones got traded from the Rams to the Titans and then Tennessee to Seattle last season. He played full-time snaps at every stop and finished the season among the top 20 fantasy LBs (depending on your format).

ESPN's Brady Henderson reports that the Seahawks will be releasing LB Tyrel Dodson. The veteran has started all nine Seattle games this season and come off the field for just 10 total snaps. But he also ranks 70th in Pro Football Focus run-defense grade among 78 LBs who have played at least 200 snaps. Dodson has fared much better in coverage (10th). But the Seahawks apparently either disagree or don't care.

Seahawks LB Jerome Baker is inactive for tonight's game against the Lions because of a hamstring injury. He entered the day questionable but managed just one limited practice after missing last week's game. Rookie Tyrice Knight should get a second straight start in his place. Knight played just 57% of snaps a week ago but can be an emergency fill-in for IDP lineups.