Undermanned Seahawks secondary seeks answers ahead of another tough test

The Seattle Seahawks have placed safety Rayshawn Jenkins on injured reserve due to a hand injury. Jenkins, who made a notable 102-yard touchdown return in Week 5 after recovering a fumble, will miss at least four games. The Seahawks' defense has struggled with turnovers this season, with their turnover stats among the lowest in the league.

In addition to Jenkins, cornerback Artie Burns is also on injured reserve, while cornerbacks Tre Brown and Riq Woolen are uncertain for Week 7 due to ankle injuries. As a result, the Seahawks' defense may rely on Julian Love, Coby Bryant, Devon Witherspoon, Nehemiah Pritchett, and K'Von Wallace in pass coverage. Love has led the team with three passes defensed and is advocating for improved defense on passing plays by creating more turnover opportunities.

Seattle has signed safety Ty Okada to fill Jenkins' roster spot, with potential contributions expected from various players as the team utilizes different groupings to compensate for the loss. The challenge grows as they face the Atlanta Falcons, with quarterback Kirk Cousins posing a significant threat. The Seahawks, aiming to enhance their run defense, expect defensive tackle Byron Murphy II to return from injury, potentially boosting their effectiveness on first and second downs.

Byron Murphy II, who missed three games, is eager to make an impact, especially against an Atlanta team that reportedly overlooked him during the draft. His return could fortify Seattle's defensive line and provide much-needed resistance against the Falcons' efficient early-down offense.

Seattle's defense is focused on improving their run defense and applying pressure on opposing quarterbacks to create more favorable scenarios, hoping to achieve better results starting with the upcoming game against the Falcons.