{
  "id": 2941543,
  "title": "Seahawks rookie S Bud Clark suffered a broken ankle in preseason loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/seahawks-rookie-s-bud-clark-suffered-a-broken-ankle-in-preseason-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T04:19:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-rookie-bud-clark-suffered-041930857.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seattle Seahawks experienced a disappointing preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans, but the team suffered a more significant setback with injuries to two of its rookie players. On the opening play of the game, rookie safety Bud Clark suffered a broken ankle and was immediately taken off the field on a cart. Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Clark's injury during the postgame press conference, stating that the rookie from TCU would be out for several months. Furthermore, tackle Mason Richman also appears to have suffered a serious, long-term injury. Macdonald informed reporters that Richman's condition is grave, potentially sidelining him for an extended period. The team is facing a tough period, with three setbacks occurring in the same week, which is undoubtedly challenging. Clark was drafted in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft as a replacement for Coby Bryant, who left the team for the Chicago Bears. Clark was expected to be a key player for Seattle as they defend their Super Bowl LX title. However, it remains uncertain if he will even get a chance to showcase his skills this season or at all. While Richman's impact may not be as prominent as Clark's, the loss of a second-year offensive lineman adds extra strain to the already thin right tackle position behind the highly regarded Abe Lucas.",
  "summary": "Seattle's rookie is set to miss several months",
  "key_points": [
    "Seahawks rookie S Bud Clark breaks ankle in preseason loss",
    "Coach Mike Macdonald confirms Clark out for several months",
    "Tackle Mason Richman's injury potentially sidelines him long-term"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Seahawks' loss of rookie safety Bud Clark to a broken ankle likely diminishes their defensive capabilities and alters their plans for the season, particularly in replacing departed player Coby Bryant.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Bud Clark injury update: Seahawks rookie out ‘multiple months’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/bud-clark-injury-update-seahawks-rookie-out-multiple-months",
        "published": "2026-08-24T03:35:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}