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Seattle, WA – The Seattle Seahawks have placed starting right guard Anthony Bradford on injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday, September 23. The transaction comes just four days before the Seahawks travel to face the Washington Commanders and guarantees Bradford will be sidelined for an extended period.
Bradford had already been ruled out for Seattle's 31-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3 due to knee and hip injuries. By moving him to IR, the Seahawks ensure his absence will last well beyond that single game. Under NFL rules, a player on injured reserve must miss at least four games before being eligible to return to the active roster. As a result, Bradford will definitely be unavailable for matchups against Washington, the Los Angeles Chargers, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Denver Broncos.
For an offensive line that prides itself on continuity, this development represents a significant setback. Bradford had started Seattle's season opener against the New England Patriots before the knee and hip issues forced him out in Arizona. Initially listed as questionable, he was downgraded to out the day before the Cardinals game. Wednesday's roster move removed any remaining short-term uncertainty.
Key Analysis
Bradford had developed into one of Seattle's most reliable offensive linemen. He started all 17 regular-season games in 2025 and all three playoff contests during the Seahawks' Super Bowl run. That durability was a cornerstone of the team's offseason optimism, especially after the offensive line allowed only 27 sacks—tied for fifth fewest in the NFL. The preferred starting five of Charles Cross, Grey Zabel, Bradford, and Abraham Lucas started every game together last season, including the playoffs, with center Jalen Sundell the only member to miss starts. Now, just two games into the 2026 campaign, that same five will not remain intact.
Originally reported by yahoo.