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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Set to miss consecutive weeks

  Rotowire Oct 23, 2026

  Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. Thomas was unable to practice throughout Week 7 prep and has subsequently been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game. The inside linebacker will once again be replaced by Tyrice Knight. Ernest Jones and Knight will have a tough week taking on former teammate and reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: DNP Wednesday

  Rotowire Oct 21, 2026

  Thomas (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, Corbin K. Smith of EmeraldCitySpectrum.com reports. Thomas has not participated in an on-field practice since sustaining his ankle injury in the Seahawks' Week 5 loss to the 49ers. The linebacker remains sidelined due to the injury, leaving Tyrice Knight (oblique) likely to fill in once again next to Ernest Jones in Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Won't play against Denver

  Rotowire Oct 14, 2026

  Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Broncos, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. Following the first two walkthroughs of Week 6 prep, Thomas was unable to practice in any capacity Wednesday and will miss his first game of the season due to an ankle injury. It's not exactly clear who will start alongside Ernest Jones at inside linebacker in Thomas' absence, but Tyrice Knight and Patrick O'Connell figure to be the top candidates to do so. Thomas' next opportunity to play is Week 7 against the Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 25.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Dealing with ankle injury

  Rotowire Oct 11, 2026

  Thomas (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports. Thomas suffered an ankle injury during the first half of the game, and his status for the second half is now uncertain. In his absence, Tyrice Knight and Patrick O'Connell are both candidates to see increased roles at inside linebacker versus San Francisco.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Secures interception in victory

  Rotowire Oct 6, 2026

  Thomas compiled five total tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 30-23 win against the Chargers. Thomas recorded at least five takedowns for the fourth straight game to open the regular season, but he made his mark on Sunday's contest with his paws. The linebacker jumped in front of quarterback Justin Herbert's first pass of the contest, securing his first interception of the season. Thomas has now registered 30 total tackles (18 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also intercepting a pass over four contests this season.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Notches sack in win

  Rotowire Sep 10, 2026

  Thomas made nine tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Wednesday night's 13-10 win over the Patriots. The inside linebacker trailed only Ernest Jones in tackles, who led both teams with 13 total. Thomas got to the quarterback in one of the most crucial moments, sacking Drake Maye on second and 17 with 2:16 left in the fourth quarter. The 26-year-old thrived alongside Jones, and the duo should be set for another dominant defensive season.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Inks two-year deal

  Rotowire Mar 5, 2026

  Thomas signed a two-year, $8-million contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The starting inside linebacker has a chance to make $9 million in total, per Rapoport. Thomas took over a starting role early in the 2025 season for Tyrice Knight and broke out, recording 96 tackles (47 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and eight pass breakups, including an interception, and then 18 tackles (seven solo) in three playoff games. He appears to have earned a starting role for 2026 as well.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Breaks out in 2025

  Rotowire Feb 19, 2026

  Thomas finished the 2025 regular season with 96 tackles (47 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, eight pass breakups and an interception through 17 regular-season games. He added 18 tackles (seven solo) through three playoff games. Thomas didn't begin the year as a starter, but he quickly overtook Tyrice Knight (concussion) for the top strongside linebacker job after just a couple of weeks. A third-year pro our of NC State, Thomas averaged 44.6 defensive snaps per game and finished second on the team in tackles and second in tackles for loss. Thomas is poised to be a restricted free agent this offseason.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Set for Santa Clara

  Rotowire Feb 6, 2026

  Thomas (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl LX matchup against the Patriots, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. Thomas has been a full participant in four consecutive practice sessions dating back to last Friday. The starting strong-side linebacker is ready to play in Sunday's winner-take-all contest and build on his NFC Championship Game performance, where he logged six total tackles in the victory over the Rams.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Set to suit up

  Rotowire Jan 30, 2026

  Thomas (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Super Bowl LX, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. Thomas upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice after being a limited participant earlier in the week. The linebacker sustained a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's NFC Championship Game victory over the Rams, but he appears to have returned to full health. Thomas will have another week to recover before taking the field against the Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 8.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Still nursing shoulder issue

  Rotowire Jan 28, 2026

  Thomas (shoulder) was estimated as a limited practice participant on the Seahawks' injury report Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports. Thomas' shoulder was banged up during the final two minutes of the NFC Championship Game, and the injury is still bugging him as Seattle begins prepping for the Super Bowl. With fellow starting linebacker Ernest Jones dealing with a chest injury, Thomas' health could be crucial against a run-first Patriots offense.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Leaves game with shoulder injury

  Rotowire Jan 25, 2026

  Thomas (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams. Thomas is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return, though the game is in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter. Tyrice Knight and Boye Mafe would be in line for more snaps at linebacker should the Seahawks' defense take the field down the stretch.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Career-high 13 stops in OT win

  Rotowire Dec 19, 2025

  Thomas posted 13 tackles (six solo) during the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday. Thomas led both teams Thursday with a career-high 13 stops, which was almost as many as he accumulated over the three games prior to Week 16 (15 combined tackles). He is now up to 86 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games, with 54 of his stops coming in the eight games since the Seahawks' Week 8 bye. Thomas will have two more opportunities to reach the tackling century mark for the first time in his career, starting with Week 17 against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 28.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Posts 10 stops in Week 12 win

  Rotowire Nov 24, 2025

  Thomas logged 10 tackles (six solo), including one TFL, during the Seahawks' 30-24 win over the Titans on Sunday. Thomas' 10 stops not only led the Seahawks on Sunday, but they also marked a career high for the third-year linebacker. He has started in each of Seattle's last eight games, and over that span he has accumulated 51 tackles (29 solo), including 3.0 sacks, six pass defenses and one fumble recovery.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Gets first career fumble recovery

  Rotowire Nov 18, 2025

  Thomas recorded one tackle (one solo) and a fumble recovery during Sunday's 21-19 loss against the Rams. Thomas' tackle total in Week 11 was his lowest since Week 2, but he partially salvaged the day by scooping up a Puka Nacua fumble early in the third quarter to set up a Seahawks field goal. Owing to a recent uptick in playing time, he's firmly on the IDP radar going into a Week 12 tilt at Tennessee.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Posts six stops Sunday

  Rotowire Nov 11, 2025

  Thomas registered six tackles (four solo) against Arizona in Sunday's 44-22 victory. Among Thomas' six stops, two went for a loss. He finished tied for fourth on the Seahawks in tackles in the blowout win. Thomas is up to 46 tackles (including 3.0 sacks) and six defensed passes over nine games, and he's started each of Seattle's past six contests.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Opens training camp on PUP

  Rotowire Jul 18, 2024

  The Seahawks placed Thomas (knee) on the active/PUP list Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official website reports. Undrafted out of NC State last year, Thomas signed with the Raiders but was later claimed off waivers by the Seahawks at final cuts last summer. He appeared in seven games for Seattle before injuring his knee in Week 9. Thomas spent the remainder of the season on injured reserve. He can be activated at any point this summer.

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• Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Moves to IR

  Rotowire Nov 6, 2023

  Seattle placed Thomas (knee) on injured reserve Monday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports. Thomas twisted his knee late in Sunday's Week 9 loss to Baltimore, and the injury is apparently severe enough to keep him out of at least the next four games. The rookie linebacker has logged just four defensive snaps across seven contests this season, but he's been a key special teamer for the Seahawks. Thomas isn't eligible to be activated until Sunday, Dec. 10 for a matchup with the 49ers in San Francisco.

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