Seattle Seahawks Starter In Serious Doubt For Patriots Game

Charlotte, North Carolina - December 28, 2025 - Seattle Seahawks starting safety Ty Okada is in serious doubt for the team's upcoming match against the New England Patriots. The 39-year-old athlete, whose jersey number is 39, has been grappling with a hamstring injury that has prevented him from practicing for two days. With the game just two days away, it appears highly improbable that Okada will participate in the match.

The Seahawks' defensive backfield is currently facing challenges following the recovery of Nick Emmanwori, who is still recovering from ankle surgery. Despite Emmanwori participating in Monday's practice, there are no assurances regarding his availability for the upcoming game. The team has recently signed D’Anthony Bell to their practice squad, who played multiple games for the Seahawks last season, as well as Rodney Thomas II, another veteran with experience.

However, if necessary, both players may need to be promoted to fill the gaps in the safety position. On a brighter note, Anthony Bradford was upgraded to a full participant, alongside A.J. Barner, Julian Neal, and Emanuel Wilson who also practiced fully on Monday. The uncertainty surrounding Tory Horton and Josh Jones' statuses for the game remains unclear.

With Okada's absence, coach Mike Macdonald will need to rely on his backup players to contend with Drake Maye, one of the top deep ball quarterbacks in the NFL. The team's pass rush should still pressure the Patriots' defense, but the lack of depth in the secondary might hinder Macdonald's ability to blitz Devon Witherspoon as effectively as they did in the Super Bowl.

Okada started eleven games last season in a primarily reserve role behind Julian Love and Coby Bryant, who has since moved to the Chicago Bears. During his tenure with the Seahawks, Okada had one interception, 1.5 sacks, and 65 combined tackles.