Seahawks Place RT George Fant on Injured Reserve, Stone Forsythe to Step In as Starter

Saturday, September 21st, 2024

The Seattle Seahawks have moved their starting right tackle George Fant to injured reserve, marking another challenge for their already struggling offensive line.

Fant, aged 32, will be out for at least the next four games due to a knee injury he picked up in the season opener. He missed last week's victory against the New England Patriots. Despite being a limited participant in practice all week, Fant has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins.

Stone Forsythe, drafted in the sixth round in 2021, is expected to fill in for Fant. Forsythe was ranked 32nd out of 60 qualifying tackles in pass block win rate last week.

Coach Mike Macdonald commented on Forsythe's performance, noting that he played well and is ready to step up.

So far this season, the Seahawks have the lowest pass block win rate in the league, standing at 38.5%.

Fant had been replacing Abe Lucas, who remains on the physically unable to perform list after undergoing knee surgery in the offseason. Although Lucas is eligible to return in Week 5, it is expected that he will miss most of the season.

To strengthen their tackle depth, the Seahawks have signed McClendon Curtis from their practice squad. Additionally, they have elevated Patrick O'Connell, Tyus Bowser, and Marquise Blair from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

Besides Fant, the Seahawks have also ruled out outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu. Running back Kenneth Walker III and inside linebacker Jerome Baker are listed as doubtful. Coach Macdonald is hopeful Walker will return for Monday night's game against the Detroit Lions.

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