Dareke Young Injury News & Updates

Young (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Ari Horton of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Young injured his quad in the Seahawks' Week 7 win over the Texans, and even with a Week 8 bye was unable to suit up for the Week 9 showdown with the Commanders. Now placed on injured reserve, Young will be required to miss at least the next four games with Week 14 against the Falcons constituting his earliest possible return date. In the absence of Young, an already injured wide receiver corps will likely see more snaps from elevated receivers Cody White and Ricky White.

Young (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

The kick returner and wide receiver will miss a second consecutive week due to injury. Young was unable to practice in any capacity this week, so George Holani will likely be returning kicks again against the Cardinals. The Seahawks new trade acquisition Rashid Shaheed may also get a share of kick return action, with Shaheed being listed as the lead punt returner for the team.

Young (quadriceps) sat out of practice Thursday after being estimated as a non-participant at Wednesday's walkthrough, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The kick returner and wide receiver suffered the injury in Week 7 and could not return for Week 9 even after Seattle's bye. If Young can't play Sunday against the Cardinals, George Holani might be next in line to return kicks.

Young (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Young originally suffered the injury in Week 7 against Houston but remained out in Week 9 even after the team's bye. Per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic, coach Mike Macdonald stated the team is still trying to pin down an exact diagnosis, though Young looks to be in danger of missing his second straight game.

Young (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Young injured his hip during the Seahawks' Week 7 win over the Texans. He wasn't able to practice despite the extra rest courtesy of the Week 8 bye, so the 2022 seventh-rounder will miss his second game of the regular season. Young and Jake Bobo (Achilles) have both been ruled out for Week 9 and Cooper Kupp (heel/hamstring) is listed as questionable, so the Seahawks will likely elevate at least one wide receiver from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game in Washington. Ricky White, Cody White, Courtney Jackson and Tyrone Broden are the four wide receivers on the Seahawks' practice squad.

Young (hip) sat out of practice for the second day in a row Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Young left Seattle's Week 7 win over Houston with the hip injury and did not return. At the moment, even after the Seahawks' bye, he appears likely to miss the team's Week 9 game as well. George Holani should serve as Seattle's kick returner if Young has to miss the matchup with the Commanders.

Young will not return to Monday's game against the Texans due to a hip injury, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Young logged one kick return for 28 yards prior to his exit. The severity of the issue is not clear, and George Holani took over kick-return duties in Young's absence.

Young hauled in his lone target for a 36-yard reception and returned five kickoffs for 154 yards in Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers.

Young logged just four of the Seahawks' 61 offensive snaps, but he made a big impact during his time on the field, connecting with quarterback Sam Darnold on a deep ball early in the third quarter to set up an eventual Zach Charbonnet touchdown run. The Seahawks could continue to sprinkle Young into the offensive game as a downfield threat, but the 26-year-old projects to deliver most of his impact as a return man.

Young wasn't targeted in Thursday's 23-20 win over the Cardinals. He returned one kick for 29 yards.

Young also recorded three solo tackles on special teams. He played just two offensive snaps, and it appears he'll only handle a serious amount of offensive work if injuries stack up or the Seahawks are in a blowout game.

Young caught his lone target for 12 yards in Sunday's 44-13 win over the Saints. He also returned two kicks for 92 yards.

Young's a big, speedy wide receiver, and although he hasn't put it together on offense, he may have carved out a role as a returner moving forward. The 2022 seventh-round pick also consistently serves as a gunner on special teams.

Young didn't receive a target over eight offensive snaps in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Steelers.

Young's an extremely athletic receiver who hasn't quite put things together offensively since entering the league as a seventh-round pick in 2022. However, he continues to be a strong special-teams player, as he notched a tackle in Sunday's game.

Young (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Young appears to be past a hamstring injury that prevented from playing against the 49ers in Week 1 and is on track to play against the Steelers on Sunday. He should see most of his playing time on special teams, including as a kick returner alongside George Holani.

Young (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Young was unable to play in the Seahawks' regular-season opener against the 49ers this past Sunday due to a hamstring injury. He has two more chances this week to upgrade his practice participation and avoid an injury designation heading into Seattle's Week 2 clash against Pittsburgh. The 2022 seventh-rounder worked mostly on special teams last year and will likely reprise that role this season.

Young (hamstring) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the 49ers, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Young downgraded from limited practice participation Wednesday to a DNP on Thursday, making it no surprise he'll miss Sunday's divisional contest. The fourth-year wideout played almost exclusively on special teams last season (228 special teams snaps), failing to catch his only target across 14 appearances. With Young and Jake Bobo (concussion) sidelined in Week 1, Cody White is expected to play as the Seahawks' No. 4 wideout.

Young (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Young opened the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, so his DNP is a trend in the wrong direction. He would need to return to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday to have a chance at playing in Sunday's regular-season opener against the 49ers. Young is slated to start the season in a depth role at wide receiver, but he would be in line to see an uptick in offensive snaps in Week 1 if Jake Bobo (concussion) is not cleared to play.

Young (hamstring) was a limited participant in Seattle's practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Young's status for Sunday's season opener against the 49ers is now up in the air after he popped up on the team's injury report Wednesday. His availability in practice Thursday and Friday will provide more clarity to whether or not the 26-year-old will be able to suit up versus San Francisco.

Young caught three passes (three targets) for 52 yards in Friday's 33-16 preseason win over the Chiefs. He also returned a kick for 29 yards.

Young is on the roster bubble, but he continues to make a strong case for one of the final spots. The 2022 seventh-round pick hasn't caught a pass in the regular season since his rookie year, but he's a speedy receiver who's capable of returning kicks and making tackles as a special-teams gunner. He'll have once last chance to confirm his roster spot in Saturday's preseason finale versus the Packers.

Young caught one of three targets for 31 yards in Thursday's 23-23 tie against the Raiders.

Young tied with rookie Tory Horton for a team high in yardage, although Horton was targeted seven times and scored. Heading into the final year of his rookie contract Young is battling for a depth roster spot and Horton's emergence in training camp slims those odds. However, Young has consistently reeled in deep balls during training camp, and his willingness to work on special teams could help him land one of the final spots.

Young (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Jets

Young suited up for four of Seattle's previous five games, but he didn't log more than five offensive snaps in any contest during that span. The third-year wideout has yet to record a catch this season and has just one target, which came in Week 1 against Denver. As was the case in his first two years with the club, Young has worked primarily on special teams in 2024.

Young didn't record a target over six games during the 2023 season.

Young battled an abdomen injury for most of the season, but he was active when he was healthy. Still, Young logged just six offensive snaps compared to 99 special-teams snaps. The 2022 seventh-round pick will be on the roster bubble in 2024.

Young (abdomen) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Young has missed the last three games after sustaining an abdomen injury in Week 10 against the Commanders. It was his only appearance of the year, as he spent the beginning of the year on IR with a groin injury. Young's full participation Wednesday is a good sign that the 2022 seventh-round pick is on track to return for Week 14 against the 49ers.

Young (abdomen) is out for Thursday night's game against the Cowboys.

The depth wide receiver was a limited participant in practice Tuesday and Wednesday. Young was reinstated from injured reserve Nov. 4, made his season debut in Week 10 against the Commanders, suffered the abdomen injury in that contest and has not played since.

Young (abdomen) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Young was able to log back-to-back limited practices, but he'll remain unlikely to play and miss a second straight contest after being inactive for last Thursday's game against the 49ers.

Young (abdomen) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Young managed to practice Tuesday after missing the past two games due to an abdomen injury. If the 24-year-old is able to play versus the Cowboys on Thursday he can provide value on special teams.

Young (abdomen) is listed as inactive for Thursday's game against the 49ers.

No surprise here, as Young was listed as doubtful heading into the evening. His absence will mark his second straight game missed. In his absence, Dee Eskridge could see some extra snaps as a depth receiver.

Young (abdomen) is doubtful for Seattle's matchup with the 49ers on Thursday, Colin Gunther of the team's official site reports.

Young is now likely to miss his second consecutive game due to an abdomen injury suffered during the team's Week 10 win over the Commanders. The 2022 seventh-round pick has already missed 10 games this season, and Dee Eskridge could see more playing time Thursday if Young can't play.

Young (abdomen) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Rams, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Young will miss his 10th game of the season in Week 11, this time due to an abdominal injury he sustained in Week 10 versus the Commanders. Dee Eskridge could see a couple extra snaps at receiver Sunday as a result of Young's absence.

Young (abdomen) did not practice Thursday after being a full participant Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The wide receiver came down with the abdominal issue after last Sunday's win over the Commanders. Young spent the first eight games of the season on injured reserve with a groin injury. The second-year pro played two offensive snaps last week and was not targeted.

Young (abdomen) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

The second-year wideout missed the first eight games of the season with a groin injury but made his 2023 debut last week against the Commanders, playing two offensive snaps and 17 on special teams.

Young is dealing with an abdominal issue following Sunday's 29-26 win over the Commanders, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Young missed the start of the year due to a groin injury that he sustained in training camp and wasn't targeted in his season debut Sunday. He's also dealing with another injury following the victory, and it's unclear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time.

The Seahawks activated Young (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Young was placed on IR on Sept. 4 after he sustained a groin injury during training camp and underwent surgery. He was able to get some full practice sessions in leading up to Sunday's game against the Commanders and is set to suit up for the contest. Young should provide depth at wide receiver behind DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Young (groin) looks on track to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against Washington, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Young logged consecutive full practices to close out the week. As a result, he looks on pace to make his season debut assuming he avoids any setbacks prior to kick off. Still, confirmation on that decision will likely be made Saturday via a Seattle roster move.

Seattle designated Young (groin) for return from its injured reserve list Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

The Seahawks originally placed Young on their injured reserve list prior to Week 1, but it now finally seems he's nearing a return to action. Seattle's injury reports over the course of the week will give insight into whether he might be able to suit up Sunday versus Washington.

General manager John Schneider said Monday he hopes to have Young (groin) return from IR "down the road" this season, Gregg Bell of the News Tribune reports.

Young underwent a groin procedure a week and a half ago, but it sounds like he may not be able to return from IR at his first eligible date. The second-year pro will need to miss a minimum of four games, and with the Seahawks having a Week 5 bye, his earliest possible return date would be Week 6. Assuming Young does indeed need more than that time to get right, Jake Bobo and Cody Thompson (shoulder) should handle expanded depth roles to open the season.

Seattle placed Young (hip) on its injured reserve list Monday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Young will now have to miss at least Seattle's first four games of the 2023 season. Part of a currently-flaky wide receiver room, Young's absence could well mean regular snaps for undrafted rookie Jake Bobo.

Young (hip) didn't catch any of his three targets in Saturday's 22-14 preseason win over the Cowboys.

Young missed the first preseason game due to a hip injury. He struggled in this outing, dropping a pass on third down to end a drive in the first quarter. The 2022 seventh-round pick still has a good chance to make the final roster because Dee Eskridge is facing a six-game suspension, but the emergence of undrafted rookie Jake Bobo muddies the waters.

Coach Pete Carroll said Sunday that Young is considered day-to-day due to a hip/abdomen injury, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Young had a limited role for the Seahawks in 2022, securing both of his targets for 24 yards. It's unclear whether his injury in camp will prevent him from suiting up for Thursday's preseason opener against the Vikings.

Young finished the 2022 regular season with two catches (two targets) for 24 yards.

The rookie seventh-round pick was effective enough on special teams to stay in the lineup even when he wasn't in the offensive game plan, but he finished with 105 offensive snaps over 13 games. He also caught his lone postseason target for an 11-yard gain. Young is a big-bodied receiver (6-3, 220) that ran a 4.47 40-yard dash, so he certainly has some upside. The former Division II receiver will need to make great strides during the offseason to secure an increased role in 2023.

Young caught both of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 19-16 overtime win over the Rams.

Young ranked fourth among the team's wide receivers with a 24 percent snap share, and he caught his first two NFL passes in the process. The seventh-round rookie is a standout athlete that will remain active because of his role on special teams, but his offensive duties will fluctuate based on the game plan during the playoffs.

Young played two offensive snaps in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the 49ers and didn't record a catch.

Young did haul in a 22-yard pass in the second quarter, but it was negated by a holding call. That would've been his first career catch. He could have more opportunities to snag his first pass in Week 16 versus the Chiefs because Tyler Lockett is expected to miss at least one game with a broken finger, leaving DK Metcalf and Marquise Goodwin as the top pass catchers. Young and Penny Hart will battle for the No. 3 job, and it wouldn't be surprising to see both players handle a modest snap count.

Young wasn't targeted while playing one of the Seahawks' 65 snaps on offense in Sunday's 40-34 overtime loss to the Raiders.

Dee Eskridge's (hand) move to injured reserve ahead of the Week 12 contest didn't translate to any added opportunities on offense for Young. Rather than turning to Young to replace Eskridge as the Seahawks' No. 4 receiver, practice-squad call-up Laquon Treadwell (seven snaps) handled that role.

Young wasn't targeted in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals.

Young logged 13 offensive snaps in the divisional win because WR Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) was inactive. It's notable that WR Penny Hart was healthy but didn't handle an offensive snap, so it appears that Young has moved up to the No. 5 spot on the Seahawks wide receiver depth chart.

Young wasn't targeted in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Giants.

Young logged just four offensive snaps, as he slotted in as the No. 5 wide receiver. He'll have a minimal role the rest of the season unless injuries pile up.

Young wasn't targeted in Sunday's 37-23 win over the Chargers.

Young handled a season-high 17 offensive snaps because DK Metcalf exited early with a knee injury. If Metcalf misses time, Young will likely slot in as the No. 4 wide receiver behind Tyler Lockett, Marquise Goodwin and Dee Eskridge. Penny Hart (hamstring) could run in front of Young when he returns, too.

Young wasn't targeted in Sunday's 19-9 win over the Cardinals.

Young has only played in two games this season; he has been a healthy scratch in three games but also sat out once with a quadricep injury. The rookie could handle a few more snaps if Penny Hart, who suffered a hamstring injury Sunday, is forced to miss time, but Young won't be on fantasy radars this season.

Young doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Young didn't practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury that's kept him out since the season opener. However, he returned to practice in a limited fashion Thursday and, presumably, progressed to full participation Friday. The rookie seventh-round pick played nine total snaps (four offensive) during Week 1 but failed to record any counting stats.

Young (quadricep) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Young practiced in a limited capacity to open the week Wednesday, but he's since failed to participate in either of Thursday's or Friday's sessions as he tends to a quadriceps issue. The 224-pound receiver saw four offensive snaps and five defensive snaps in the team's season opener against Denver, however, he's been sidelined in each of Seattle's previous three contests due to his injury. Young's next opportunity to return to action comes next Sunday against Arizona, where he'd likely serve as the Seahawks' No. 6 receiver behind Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, Marquise Goodwin (knee/back), Dee Eskridge and Penny Hart.

Young wasn't targeted in Monday's 17-16 win over the Broncos.

Young logged four offensive snaps and is seemingly the fifth wide receiver in Seattle's offense. The rookie seventh-round pick still needs to develop before he makes a real impact in the NFL.

The Seahawks announced on Tuesday that Young earned a spot on the 53-man roster.

A seventh-round pick out of Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, Young beat out third-year receiver Freddie Swain and rookie Bo Melton -- was was selected four picks ahead of Young. The Seahawks had six receivers on their initial 53-man roster. Young isn't expected to have much of an impact this season, but his tools are intriguing for a long-term project. After all, he ran a 4.47 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds.

Young caught three of five targets for 43 yards in Friday's 27-26 preseason loss to the Cowboys.

Young started the game with the first-team offense and was targeted by Geno Smith twice on the first drive, though he dropped both passes. All three of his receptions were from Drew Lock in the second quarter. The rookie seventh-round pick ended up leading the team in receiving yards, too. It's certainly a positive sign that Young was handling first-team reps in the preseason finale, but he's far from a guarantee to make it past Tuesday's cuts.

Young caught four of five targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 32-25 preseason loss to the Steelers. He also rushed once for a one-yard loss.

Young was an interesting prospect as a highly productive Division II player who ran a 4.47 40-yard with a 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame. The Seahawks selected him in the seventh round of April's draft. Young played 72 percent of the offensive snaps Saturday, which was more than any other Seahawks receiver by a wide margin. Of course, his high usage was partially because Freddie Swain (back), Dee Eskridge (hamstring) and Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) were all out with injuries while Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf enjoyed the night off. Young is still on the roster bubble, but he'll have two more preseason games to make his final case for a spot on the 53-man roster.

Young (hamstring) participated in Saturday's practice session, Corbin Smith of SI.com reports.

Young was dealing with a hamstring injury in early June when voluntary OTAs wrapped up, but he was working with quarterback Drew Lock during Saturday's practice session. Young is competing for a spot on the 53-man roster during training camp.

Coach Pete Carroll said Thursday that Young is dealing with a hamstring injury, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

It's not clear when Young's hamstring issue surfaced, but he was limited on the Seahawks' final day of voluntary OTAs. The 23-year-old is competing for a spot on the 53-man roster after being selected in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, and his status for next week's mandatory minicamp isn't yet known.

The Seahawks selected Young in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 233rd overall.

Young checked in at an imposing 6-foot-3, 220 pounds in addition to plus athleticism with a 4.47 40-yard dash and a 37-inch vertical. He carried the ball more than he was targeted in his first few seasons at Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, but he transitioned to being a full-time receiver over his final two seasons, as he recorded 39 receptions for 521 yards and six touchdowns over just seven games. Young will need some time to develop after playing Division II football, but his unique tools could be enough to secure one of Seattle's final roster spots in the fall.