Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo expected to miss extended time, likely headed to IR with shoulder injury
Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo is expected to miss significant time after suffering a shoulder injury at practice Thursday, with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reporting that Arroyo is most likely headed to injured reserve. An IR placement would s…
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Seahawks tight end Elijah Arroyo is expected to miss significant time after suffering a shoulder injury at practice Thursday, with ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reporting that Arroyo is most likely headed to injured reserve. An IR placement would sideline him for at least four weeks.
Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN): Seahawks TE Elijah Arroyo is expected to miss time with a shoulder injury suffered Thursday, per sources. Still determining severity but could be an extended absence. Hence, the Deguara signing.
Arroyo, a rookie out of Miami, had emerged as a reliable weapon in Seattle's offense through the first six weeks of the season. He posted 18 receptions for 224 yards and 2 touchdowns, carving out a meaningful role in a tight end room that saw regular rotation alongside Noah Fant. His absence represents a notable loss for a Seahawks offense that has relied on two-tight-end sets under offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb.
The team signed tight end Josiah Deguara to the practice squad Friday, a move that now takes on added significance with Arroyo facing an extended absence. Seattle enters Week 7 at 3-3 and will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.