Bud Clark news
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The gist
Seahawks rookie safety Bud Clark broke his ankle in Sunday's preseason loss to the Titans. The injury sidelines him for multiple months, ending his rookie season.
Background
Bud Clark, a second-round pick out of TCU, was competing for the starting free safety job after Coby Bryant left in free agency. During the first defensive play of Seattle's preseason Week 2 game against Tennessee, he suffered a broken ankle. Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the injury postgame, and Clark was placed on injured reserve, ruling him out for the 2026 season.
How it unfolded
- Aug 23, 2026During the first defensive snap against the Titans, Clark was injured and carted off with an air cast on his leg.
- Aug 23, 2026After the game, coach Mike Macdonald announced Clark suffered a broken ankle and would miss multiple months.
- Aug 25, 2026The Seahawks placed Clark on injured reserve, ending his rookie season.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Clark broke his ankle and will be sidelined for multiple months.
- Analysts
- The injury places total pressure on veteran Ty Okada, who now faces no competition for the starting safety role.
Still unverified
The exact mechanism of the injury was unclear from TV angles, and initial reports did not specify the severity until the coach's postgame announcement.