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Seahawks news: Sam Darnold knew Jake Bobo suffered season-ending injury
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The Seattle Seahawks have had a brutal week . Not only did they struggle on the field, but they also lost a fan-favorite weapon for the entire year.
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HBO's "Hard Knocks" recently aired the heartbreaking moment when wide receiver Jake Bobo suffered a torn ACL. The brutal injury happened last week during a joint practice with the Tennessee Titans , and the behind-the-scenes footage paints a grim picture.
Quarterback Sam Darnold , who was mic'd up for the broadcast, instantly recognized the severity of the situation.
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"Uh, ACL, his leg was like dangling," Darnold bluntly told a teammate on the sideline.
Head coach Mike Macdonald quickly sought answers. He asked one of his assistants what happened, and the staffer confirmed his worst fears. Macdonald's reaction said it all: "Oh f***."
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The injury halts a promising career trajectory for the 28-year-old undrafted gem out of UCLA. Bobo carved out a significant role for himself over the last few seasons, becoming a reliable target and a core special teams contributor. The team officially placed him on season-ending injured reserve on Wednesday.
Losing Bobo only adds to the recent frustration in the Pacific Northwest. The Seattle offense sputtered mightily, managing just seven points in a 17-7 preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys just days prior. The unit failed to find a consistent rhythm, and removing a trusted pass-catcher and blocker from the equation makes preparing for the regular season even tougher.
Macdonald addressed the media afterward, calling Bobo a great football player and confirming the franchise will stand by his side throughout the lengthy recovery process.
For now, the Seahawks must figure out how to replace his production and locker room presence. Guys like Montorie Foster Jr. and Cody White will need to step up, but replacing a heart-and-soul player like Bobo remains a difficult task.
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