There is no inactive list for preseason games. Still, if the Seattle Seahawks had one for tonight’s showdown with the Denver Broncos, it would be pretty extensive.
Speaking on his pre-match radio show, general manager John Schneider said 22 players will not play tonight against Denver, mostly starters or others who may be at risk of injury.
Seahawks GM John Schneider says on a pre-match radio show that 22 Seahawks will not play tonight “whether they are starters or players we don’t want to risk injuring ourselves with.”
– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) August 22, 2021
We can safely assume that starting quarterback Russell Wilson will be one of 22 not in action. With the backup of Geno Smith who has just deleted the concussion protocol, it is unlikely to be reproduced as well. That means we’ll probably take a look at Alex McGough and Sean Mannion.
McGough played pretty well last week in the second half against the Raiders, while Mannion fought in the fourth quarter. Another solid exit from McGough could be enough to consolidate his status as the third QB on the roster. Mannion is under pressure to perform.