Seahawks Head Coach Deliver Pridigious Report on Top Starter`s Future. Head coach Mike Macdonald seems reluctant to share details about his players’ injuries. He has previously stated that he only reveals injury information when he feels compelled to do so. When asked about wide receiver DK Metcalf’s status during his radio show on Seattle Sports 710 AM, Macdonald remained tight-lipped.
It remains unclear how serious Metcalf’s injury was during the second half of the Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons. The incident occurred when he caught a high pass near the sideline and was pushed by a Falcons defender, causing him to fall awkwardly and hit his knee.
The injury might just be a contusion, which could mean he’s likely to be available for Week 8 against the Buffalo Bills. After leaving the game, he was seen on the sideline for a while before being carted off, which might have been a precautionary measure or simply because Metcalf wanted assistance off the field, similar to a situation in 2022 when he hurried to the bathroom.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald mum of DK Metcalf’s injury status
Seahawks Head Coach Deliver Pridigious Report on Top Starter`s Future
Macdonald expressed optimism about Metcalf’s condition after the game, suggesting the injury didn’t seem too serious. However, on Monday, he mentioned he hadn’t spoken with Metcalf, which seems a bit unlikely given the team’s five-hour flight back to Seattle.
This might be a typical case of Macdonald being cautious about sharing details on player injuries. As a coach, he isn’t a medical professional and must wait for accurate information before addressing the media.
There’s a strong possibility that Metcalf will be fine. He may miss some practices this week for rest, but he knows the offensive system well and has a solid rapport with quarterback Geno Smith. Even if he sits out a couple of practice days, Seahawks fans shouldn’t worry too much. Macdonald is unlikely to provide any significant updates until the team releases its final injury report on Friday.
UPDATE: DK Metcalf has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 MCL sprain and is considered week-to-week, according to ESPN‘s Adam Schefter.
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