Jarran Reed Injury Leaves Big Shoes to Fill on Seahawks’ Defensive Front

Analysis
Written By Corbin Smith

A dominant defensive line trifecta has helped fuel the Seahawks fast 6-2 start to climb to the top of the NFC West. But now that the group will be down a key member for a month, who will fill the gap literally and figuratively in the midst of a playoff race?

Corbin Smith

After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, Smith transitioned into sports reporting in 2017 and spent seven years with Sports Illustrated as a Seahawks beat reporter before launching the Emerald City Spectrum in February 2025. He also has hosted the Locked On Seahawks podcast since 2019.

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