Seahawks WR Jake Bobo Carted Off With Apparent Leg Injury in Joint Practice
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo was carted off the field with an apparent serious knee injury during Friday’s joint practice with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, according to multiple reporters on the scene. Head coach Mike Macdonald stated after practice that the injury appears long-term, casting uncertainty on the team’s wide receiver depth as the season approaches.
The incident occurred when Bobo went up for a catch near the sideline and landed awkwardly, according to field reports from Yahoo Sports. Multiple media members in attendance observed trainers rushing to the area before carting the 28-year-old pass catcher away from the workout.
Coach Macdonald Confirms Long-Term Outlook After Nashville Workout
Following the conclusion of the joint session, head coach Mike Macdonald addressed reporters regarding the severity of the setback. According to coverage by MyNorthWest, Macdonald confirmed that preliminary evaluations point toward a significant absence.
“Our heart goes out to Jake Bobo,” Macdonald said, as reported by MyNorthWest. “It seems like it’s gonna be a serious knee. We’re gonna get it imaged, but early returns, it looks like it’s a long-term injury. So that’s unfortunate.”
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Additionally, Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times reported that offensive lineman Abe Lucas also walked off the field with a trainer during the same practice session, compounding the team’s physical management concerns during training camp.
Roster Impact and Bobo’s Path in Seattle
Bobo entered training camp tracking as Seattle’s fifth receiver, positioned behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, and Tory Horton. In March, the Seahawks matched an offer sheet from the Jacksonville Jaguars to sign Bobo to a two-year, $5.5 million contract, securing the 6-foot-4 wideout’s return to the Pacific Northwest.
An undrafted rookie out of UCLA, Bobo emerged as a fan favorite by making the active roster out of training camp in 2023. He established himself as a reliable target and core special teams contributor, serving as the team’s WR4 across his first two seasons while compiling 303 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Though his offensive snap count decreased during the 2025 regular season to 117 offensive snaps across 11 games—due in part to missing three games with injuries and three games as a healthy scratch—Bobo delivered a clutch postseason performance. He hauled in a 17-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter of Seattle’s 31-27 NFC Championship victory over the Los Angeles Rams, eventually earning a ring as the Seahawks captured Super Bowl LX.
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As the Seahawks prepare for the remainder of their preseason schedule, the training staff faces the immediate task of reallocating special teams snaps and depth receiver duties. The upcoming medical imaging results will clarify whether Bobo can mount a return later in the competitive calendar or if the team must look toward external solutions to fill the void left by his absence.