Seahawks Reed Needs Second Wrist Surgery After Setback

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald provided an update on defensive tackle Jarran Reed's injury following the team's 44-22 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at Lumen Field. The win improved the Seahawks' record to 7-2, solidifying their position atop the NFC West, while the Cardinals fell to 3-5.

Reed, a veteran interior lineman, suffered a setback with his wrist during the game, prompting the team to place him on injured reserve on November 8, less than a day before kickoff. Macdonald announced that Reed will require a second surgery to stabilize the injury. The defensive tackle originally hurt his wrist ahead of the Week 7 matchup against Houston, undergoing an initial procedure during the team's bye week. Despite the setback, Reed returned for Week 9 against the Washington Commanders, showcasing his resilience.

"This tells you how tough he is," Macdonald said during the postgame press conference. "He's an all-time tough, physical, mentally strong guy, all of the above." The coach explained that the team initially believed the wrist had healed sufficiently after Reed's return, but an in-game incident necessitated reevaluation. "It happened in the game, so we...