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RENTON, WASHINGTON - JULY 25: Rodney Thomas II #24 of the Seattle Seahawks runs with the ball during practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on July 25, 2026 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It turns out the Seattle Seahawks secondary is even more banged up than first realized.
After a weekend in which the team lost rookie safety Bud Clark to a broken ankle , it’s also been revealed that another safety is currently out of commission, albeit on a shorter timeline. ESPN’s Brady Henderson reported on Sunday night that Rodney Thomas II, brought in as a free agent signing from the Indianapolis Colts, recently underwent surgery for a fractured hand.
One note on the Seahawks' safety depth in light of Bud Clark going down tonight: I'm told Rodney Thomas II had surgery this past week to repair a fracture in his hand. That's why he's not playing tonight. Sounds like he has a chance to play next week.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) August 24, 2026
“Yeah, he has a hand [injury], and we’ll see if and when he’s coming back on time,” Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said after Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans.
Without Clark and Thomas, the Seahawks relied heavily on a three-safety rotation of A.J. Finley, D’Anthony Bell, and Maxen Hook to get through Week 2 of preseason.
If Thomas is back for Friday’s preseason finale versus the Kansas City Chiefs, he at least provides some depth for the game and he’ll still need to make his case for the 53-man roster.
Seattle’s safety position is a bit wobbly with injuries to Nick Emmanwori (who’s off the PUP list following ankle surgery but still uncertain for Week 1), Clark, and Thomas. The only one we won’t be seeing any time soon is Clark.
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