Cornerback and special teams captain Neiko Thorpe has not played since the Seahawks’ victory over the 49ers. First, the special teams standout was listed with a groin injury, then on Thursday, Seattle listed him as out for Week 14 with a core injury.
Pete Carroll’s press conference shortly after that injury report was given informed us Thorpe would be out longer than just Week 14:
Carroll says CB/special teams captain Neiko Thorpe had surgery in Philadelphia for an athletic hernia. He’ll be out for the season.
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) December 6, 2019
Thorpe’s season ending injury and subsequent placement on injured reserve will open up a spot on the roster, potentially for Ethan Pocic’s pending return—which could happen as early as next week.