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Seahawks injury update: Drake Thomas questionable to return vs. 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks' defense faces a critical test in their Week 5 showdown against the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers, now complicated by an ankle injury to starting linebacker Drake Thomas. The four-year veteran, who has been a defensive cornerstone alongside Ernest Jones IV, left Sunday’s game against the Patriots in the second quarter after suffering the injury on a 49ers’ play.

With Thomas’ return in doubt, rookie Tyrice Knight will likely step into a larger role, as Seattle looks to limit turnovers after three costly mistakes have already handed San Francisco a 21-13 lead. Thomas, a standout from North Carolina State, has already made an impact this season with 18 tackles and two interceptions, but his absence could force Seattle’s defense into untested configurations as they aim to avoid a third loss.

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