Bud Clark Injury Update

SEAS

Bud Clark broke his ankle on Seattle's first defensive snap against Tennessee and is expected to miss multiple months. The second-round rookie had been pushing for a significant role in the secondary.

Latest update: August 23, 2026

Current Status

StatusInjured

InjuryBroken ankle

Practice—

Game status—

Expected returnMultiple months

Verified Sources

Rookie Safety Bud Clark Suffers Broken Ankle In Seahawks' Preseason Loss To Titans 2026-08-23T21:20:00-04:00

PFM Impact

Limited impact

Ratings affected

Roster StrengthDefense Rating

Seattle loses a second-round safety who was competing for a major role in the league's No. 1 PFM defense. The secondary still has enough depth to absorb the loss but Clark's absence removes one of its most versatile young options.

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