Nov 24, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) celebrates after sacking Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) (not pictured) during the first half at Lumen Field. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Seahawks injury updates: Mike Macdonald on Olu Oluwatimi and Tyrice Knight

Originally posted on Seattle Seahawks on SI
By Tim Weaver | Last updated Aug 10, 2025 1:30 PM ET

There was a lot to like in the Seattle Seahawks' preseason debut against the Las Vegas Raiders. Their offensive line performed far better than expected, rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe flashed some real potential and Mike Macdonald's defense looked as lethal as ever.

Best of all, they came out of the game without suffering any major injuries. However, that doesn't mean the Seahawks have a totally clean bill of health going ino the second week of the preseason. There are still a couple of lingering issues for at least two projected starters. Here's what Macdonald said about them after Saturday's practice.

Macdonald on Olu Oluwatimi

Starting center Olu Oluwatimi returned to practice after missing several sessions at training camp due to a back issue. However, he didn't last long before leaving the field with tightness. Macdonald does expect him back soon but there's no sign of him yet at today's early practice.

Then Olu Oluwatimi's back apparently tightened. He went inside the team facility and did not finish practice.

Coach Mike Macdonald called that a precaution and says the #Seahawks believe their starting center will be back practicing in the next day or two. https://t.co/6Eho8TRBez
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) August 9, 2025

For now Jalen Sundell is the team's number one center, but he had a rough outing against the Raiders on Thursday evening including a botched snap for a 19 yard loss and a holdin penalty. Christian Haynes has also seen some reps at this spot, as well.

Macdonald on Tyrice Knight

Seattle is also missing second-year weakside linebacker Tyrice Knight, who's dealing with an undisclosed knee injury. Macdonald says he also has a separate medical issue but does expect him to return to the lineup by Week 1.

Seahawks LB Tyrice Knight remains sidelined. Mike Macdonald said he's "getting close" with his knee injury but that he's also working through a separate medical issue that will keep him out a bit longer. Macdonald is expecting him to be ready by the opener.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 9, 2025

The next man up at this spot is Patrick O'Connell, who put in a pretty strong performance against Vegas. For his efforts he earned a decent 55.5 overall grade, boosted by a strong 74.4 tackling grade.

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