Julian Love Injury News & Updates
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Likely coming off IR for Week 14
Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Monday that it's "looking positive" for Love (hamstring) to return from injured reserve this week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Macdonald noted that Love's return from IR is not certain, but the goal is for him to return for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons. The 27-year-old has not played since the Seahawks' Week 4 win over the Cardinals due to a hamstring injury. Love has yet to be designated to return or activated to the active roster just, so both steps must occur before he'll be eligible to play in Week 14.
Nov 1, 2025
Lands on injured reserve
Love (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
A setback with Love's lingering hamstring injury has landed him a stint on the injured reserve. According to Boyle, Love was placed on injured reserve to make room on the roster for safety elevation Jerrick Reed II. With Love missing an extended period, Ty Okada will need to continue to play a key role in the Seahawks' secondary for the foreseeable future.
Oct 31, 2025
Won't play vs. Washington
Love (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Love was expected to return for Week 9 after missing four of the Seahawks' past five games. However, he suffered a setback with his hamstring injury that prevented him from practicing all week, and the injury could be severe enough to warrant a stint on injured reserve, per Dugar. With Love sidelined, Ty Okada will continue to play a key role in the Seahawks' secondary.
Oct 30, 2025
Misses another practice
Love (hamstring) sat out of practice for the second day in a row Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The safety has missed four of Seattle's last five games, and while he appeared to have a chance to return this Sunday, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Love suffered a setback, per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. Ty Okada has been playing in Love's absence, and he would likely get the opportunity if the starter had to miss extended time.
Oct 29, 2025
Suffers setback
Love (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Love was expected to have a chance to return in Week 9, but coach Mike Macdonald told reporters that the safety suffered a setback, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports. That not only casts doubt on Love's status for a Week 9 matchup against the Commanders, but also means that a stint on injured reserve is possible.
Oct 21, 2025
Optimism for Week 9 return
Head coach Mike Macdonald relayed Monday that Love (hamstring) should be available for Week 9 against the Commanders on Nov. 2, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
A hamstring injury has prevented Love from playing in four of the Seahawks' last five games. He was a limited participant in practice leading up to Week 7 against the Texans, so the additional rest from the bye should put the 2019 fourth-rounder in line to return for Week 9. Love's return will likely result in Ty Okada seeing a decrease in defensive snaps.
Oct 20, 2025
Inactive for Week 7
Love (hamstring) is inactive for Monday's game against the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Love will now miss his fourth game in five weeks due to a lingering hamstring injury. With Seattle on a bye Week 8, the seventh-year safety will have more time to heal from his injury and be available for Week 9 against the Commanders on Sunday, Nov. 2. Ty Okada and Nick Emmanwori are the top candidates to start at safety alongside Coby Bryant in Love's absence.
Oct 18, 2025
Tagged as questionable for Week 7
Love (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Texans, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Love missed three of the Seahawks' last four games due to a hamstring injury. He was limited in practice all week, and his status for Monday night's game may not be officially known until the Seahawks announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes prior to the 10:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada would see their snaps on defense decrease if Love is cleared to return.
Oct 17, 2025
Still limited at practice Friday
Love (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Friday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Love has missed three of Seattle's last four games due to a lingering hamstring issue, and it's still not clear whether he'll be available in Week 7. He'll have just one more chance to manage a full practice before the Seahawks release their final practice report of the week Saturday.
Oct 16, 2025
Limited Thursday
Love (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The safety has already missed three games this year with the lingering injury, including last week's win over the Jaguars. At the same time, Love's participation in practice might be a sign that he's moving in the right direction ahead of Monday's matchup with the Texans. Love has 18 tackles (15 solo), including a sack, and two pass breakups in the three games he has played in this season.
Oct 12, 2025
Inactive Sunday
Love (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's clash with the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
The safety has been dealing with the hamstring issue for weeks and has already missed two games this season. Ty Okada and Nick Emmanwori should see more snaps in his absence. Emmanwori played on 38 defensive snaps in Week 5 when Love was out.
Oct 10, 2025
Looking unlikely for Week 6
Love (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Love has dealt with a recurring hamstring injury that cost him both Weeks 3 and 5. He managed to turn in a limited practice Friday, so he could have a more realistic chance to suit up in Week 7.
Oct 9, 2025
No go Thursday
Love (hamstring) did not participate at practice Thursday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Love has opened the week with back-to-back absences at practice due to the hamstring injury that sidelined him in Week 5. The safety will have one more chance to practice prior to Sunday's contest versus the Jaguars.
Oct 8, 2025
No practice to begin week
Love (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Love was sidelined for the Seahawks' Week 5 loss to the Buccaneers, and coach Mike Macdonald said a decision about Love's status for a Week 6 matchup against Jacksonville won't come until later this week. His lack of participation isn't a great sign, but he did participate in the walkthrough portion of Wednesday's session, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic .
Oct 6, 2025
No imminent decision for Week 6
Head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that a decision on whether Love (hamstring) will play against the Jaguars on Sunday will not likely be made until the end of the week, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Love has missed two of the Seahawks' last three games due to a hamstring injury. He was unable to practice all of last week, so he'd have to participate in at least a limited capacity during Week 6 prep to have a shot at playing in Jacksonville. Ty Okada and Nick Emmanwori will continue to see increased work in the secondary alongside Coby Bryant for as long as Love is sidelined.
Oct 3, 2025
Won't play against Bucs
Love (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucs, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
With Love set to miss Week 5, Nick Emmanwori figures to step in as the starting safety next to Coby Bryant against Tampa Bay. Love has 18 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass breakups across three appearances this season.
Oct 2, 2025
Logs another DNP
Love (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Love has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a hamstring injury that he played through during the Seahawks' Week 4 win over the Cardinals. Friday's practice report will provide clarity on Love's chances of playing in Sunday's home tilt against the Buccaneers. Nick Emmanwori and Ty Okada would be the top candidates to start at safety alongside Coby Bryant if Love is unable to play versus Tampa Bay.
Oct 1, 2025
Misses practice Wednesday
Love (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love dealt with the hamstring issue last week but played through it Thursday night against the Cardinals, logging six tackles (six solo) and one pass breakup on 100 percent of the defensive snaps.
Sep 26, 2025
Six solo tackles Week 4
Love finished Thursday's 23-20 win over the Cardinals with six solo tackles and a pass defense.
ANALYSIS
Love was cleared to play after missing the Seahawks' Week 3 win over the Saints due to a hamstring injury. It didn't seem to hamper him at all, as he played every single defensive snap in Thursday's NFC West tilt, led both teams in solo tackles and finished third on the Seahawks in total tackles behind Devon Witherspoon (nine) and Ernest Jones (eight). Love is up to 18 tackles (15 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two passes across three regular-season games.
Sep 24, 2025
Cleared to play vs. Arizona
Love (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's game against the Cardinals, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury that he picked up during the Seahawks' Week 2 win over the Steelers. He was on the field for every single defensive snap in the two games he played in and has logged 12 tackles (nine solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense over that span. Love will assume his starting role at safety alongside Coby Bryant, and Ty Okada will likely serve in a rotational role due to Nick Emmanwori (ankle) being listed as doubtful for Thursday's NFC West clash.
Sep 23, 2025
Deemed limited again
Love (hamstring) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice walkthrough, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love was also deemed limited in a walkthrough Monday, so it's unclear how far he's progressed from the hamstring injury that kept him out of Sunday's Week 3 win over the Saints. The Seahawks play Thursday night this week against Arizona, giving Love less time to heal up from the issue. If he can't suit up Thursday, Nick Emmanwori (ankle) could get a start if he's healthy enough to play, or Ty Okada could get another opportunity after he started against the Saints.
Sep 22, 2025
Estimated as limited
Love (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Love was unable to play in the Seahawks' 44-13 win over the Saints due to a hamstring injury. His practice participation over the next two days will indicate his chances of suiting up against the Cardinals on Thursday. Ty Okada would be in line to start at safety for a second straight game if Love is not cleared to play.
Sep 21, 2025
Won't play against New Orleans
Love (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints.
ANALYSIS
Love opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a hamstring injury. He got a limited session in Friday, but he has not progressed enough in his recovery to play in Sunday's NFC clash. Nick Emmanwori (ankle) is also inactive, so Ty Okada and D'Anthony Bell are the top candidates to start at safety alongside Coby Bryant.
Sep 19, 2025
Doubtful for Week 3
Love (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Saints, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
After playing 100 percent of the defensive snaps last Sunday against the Steelers, Love appears set to miss Week 3 against New Orleans. With Nick Emmanwori (ankle) also doubtful, the Seahawks will likely elevate one of Jerrick Reed or D'Anthony Bell from the practice squad.
Sep 17, 2025
Tending to hamstring injury
Love (hamstring) did not participate at practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love played all 59 of Seattle's defensive snaps in Week 2, so it's not immediately clear when he picked up the hamstring issue. In any case, he'll likely need to practice in some capacity Thursday or Friday to have any chance of playing Sunday versus the Saints.
Sep 15, 2025
Quiet in Week 3
Love logged two tackles (one solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 31-17 win against the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Love was very productive in Week 1 with 10 tackles, but he had a more quiet effort Sunday. Nonetheless, the veteran safety did notch his first defensed pass of the season. Love and the Seahawks will face New Orleans in Week 3.
Sep 12, 2025
Cleared to play Sunday
Love (groin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Steelers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Love was dinged up in last Sunday's loss to the 49ers but was still able to play 100 percent of the defensive snaps in that contest. He should resume his role as an every-down safety against Pittsburgh after racking up 10 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Week 1.
Sep 11, 2025
Downgrades to DNP
Love (groin) did not practice Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Love popped up on Wednesday's injury report as a limited participant due to a groin injury that he picked up during Seattle's Week 1 loss to San Francisco. His downgrade to DNP is concerning, and a missed practice Friday would put him in jeopardy of being ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. With Nick Emmanwori set to miss multiple weeks due to a high-ankle sprain, Ty Okada could step in as the Seahawks' second starting safety alongside Coby Bryant if Love were to miss time.
Sep 10, 2025
Managing groin injury
Love was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love led the Seahawks with 10 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, in their Week 1 loss to the 49ers this past Sunday. He appears to have picked up a groin injury during the contest, and his practice participation over the next two days will determine his status heading into Seattle's Week 2 contest against the Steelers on Sunday. Love has logged 100-plus tackles in each of the past three seasons.
Sep 8, 2025
Notches sack Sunday
Love recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) and a sack in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
This was Love's first sack in a Seahawks uniform, as he only had 1.5 sacks through four years with the Giants before signing with the Seahawks in 2023. Love picked up right where he left off last season as he aims for a fourth straight season with 100-plus tackles.
Jan 17, 2025
Hits 100-tackle mark again
Love recorded 109 tackles (79 solo), 12 pass breakups, three interceptions and two forced fumbles across 17 games during the 2024 season.
ANALYSIS
Love has now stacked up at least 100 tackles in three straight season and 10 pass breakups in two straight seasons. The 2019 fourth-round pick signed a three-year contract extension with the Seahawks last summer, locking him in through 2027. Love will start at free safety again in 2025 as the Seahawks aim to get back into the playoffs.
Dec 18, 2024
Recovers fumble against Packers
Love tallied seven tackles (four solo) and one fumble recovery during the Seahawks' 30-13 loss to the Packers this past Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Love recovered a Josh Jacobs fumble forced by Ernest Jones early in the fourth quarter, which led to a 24-yard touchdown run by Zach Charbonnet five plays later. In the five games since Seattle's Week 10 bye, Love has logged 31 tackles (24 solo), four pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He is four combined tackles shy from recording his third-consecutive 100-tackle campaign.
Dec 2, 2024
Tallies six tackles
Love made six solo tackles in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Love continues to impress with 82 tackles (62 solo), seven pass breakups and two interceptions through 12 games. He has played nearly every defensive snap this season, and he's on track to his 100-plus tackles for the third straight season.
Nov 18, 2024
Active in win
Love finished with nine tackles (seven solo), including a tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 20-17 win over the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
The starting free safety also played on all 57 defensive snaps. Love now has 74 tackles (54 solo), four passes defensed, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble in 2024.
Nov 5, 2024
Productive versus Rams
Love tallied six tackles (five solo) during Seattle's overtime loss to the Rams on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Love had another productive outing Sunday despite the loss and has now racked up 65 tackles (47 solo) this season. He will look to add to those totals during the Seahawks' Week 11 matchup versus the 49ers following the team's upcoming bye.
Oct 24, 2024
Full practice participant Thursday
Love (knee/quadriceps) was a full practice participant during Thursday's session, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love was limited during Wednesday's session, but he appears past his nagging knee and quadriceps injuries ahead of Sunday's game against the Bills. The 2019 fourth-round pick has registered 55 tackles (39 solo), four pass breakups, two interceptions and one forced fumble through the first seven games of the regular season.
Oct 23, 2024
Limited at practice
Love (knee) was a limited participant at the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love compiled nine total tackles (four solo) and an interception in the team's 34-14 win over Atlanta in Week 7, picking up an apparent knee injury in the process. Considering the safety was able to play the whole game against the Falcons, his injury is likely minor. Love will have two more chances to increase his workload at practice before Sunday's matchup with the Bills.
Oct 21, 2024
Snags second pick of 2024
Love recorded nine tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 34-14 win over the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Love is tied for the team lead with 55 total tackles through seven games, and his 39 solo stops are the distant leader in the category. The 26-year-old safety has also added two interceptions and a forced fumble as he continues to live up to the three-year, $36 million contract he signed this offseason.
Oct 12, 2024
Leads team in tackles Week 6
Love posted 10 tackles (seven solo) and a defensed pass Thursday in a loss to San Francisco.
ANALYSIS
Love led the Seahawks in stops in the loss and notched his third double-digit tackle tally through six games this season. The Notre Dame alum has racked up 46 stops on the campaign, putting him on pace to challenge his career-best mark of 124 tackles, which he set with the Giants in 2022. Love also has three defensed passes, including an interception, along with a forced fumble this year.
Oct 10, 2024
Ready to go for TNF
Love (hamstring) is active for Thursday's contest with the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Love dealt with a hamstring injury at practice this week, but he appears to be a full go Thursday. The 26-year-old has compiled 36 total tackles (28 solo), an interception, a forced fumble and two passes defensed over five games in 2024 as the team's starting free safety.
Oct 9, 2024
Game-time decision
Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Wednesday that Love (hamstring) will be a game-time decision for Thursday night's matchup against the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Love was able to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday, giving himself a chance to suit up Thursday night. The second-year Seahawk has recorded 36 total tackles and defended two passes, including one interception, across the team's first five games. If Love is unable to play in Week 6's divisional matchup, expect Coby Bryant to serve as Seattle's top free safety.
Oct 7, 2024
Limited at walkthrough
Love (hamstring) was estimated to be a limited participant at the Seahawks' walkthrough Monday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Love recorded 10 total tackles (six solo) in the team's 29-20 loss to the Giants in Week 5, picking up an apparent hamstring injury in the process. The safety will look to log a full practice Tuesday when Seattle actually hits the field.
Oct 6, 2024
Suiting up
Love (thigh) is active Sunday against the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Love suffered the injury in Monday's loss to the Lions, but won't miss any more time. He should get the start at free safety against the Giants, the team he spent the first four seasons of his career with.
Oct 4, 2024
Listed as questionable vs. Big Blue
Love (thigh) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Love injured his thigh during the Seahawks' Week 4 loss against the Lions. He started the week as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but he was able to practice without restriction Thursday and Friday. While Love is officially listed as questionable, he's trending towards the probable side of playing Sunday against the team that selected him in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Love has accumulated 26 tackles (22 solo), two passes defended (one interception) and one forced fumble this season.
Oct 3, 2024
Practices in full Thursday
Love (thigh) was a full participant in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The starting free safety was a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough after exiting Monday's loss to the Lions with the thigh injury. Love has 26 tackles (22 solo), two total passes defensed (including an interception) and a forced fumble through four games.
Oct 2, 2024
Limited in practice Wednesday
Love (thigh) was a limited participant in the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Love managed to return to practice Wednesday after exiting last week's loss to the Lions due to a thigh injury. While the 26-year-old will look to be good to go for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, if he ends up being unable to play Coby Bryant will get the start instead.
Sep 30, 2024
Won't return Monday
Love (thigh) will not return to Monday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
The safety made four tackles (three solo) before exiting. Love had 22 tackles (19 solo), two passes defensed, an interception and a forced fumble in Seattle's first three games of 2024. Coby Bryant is his backup.
Sep 9, 2024
Leads Seahawks with 12 tackles
Love finished Sunday's 26-20 win over the Broncos with 12 tackles (10 solo), one interception and one forced fumble.
ANALYSIS
Love led the Seahawks in solo and total tackles Sunday. He ended the Broncos' red zone drive early in the second quarter, when he picked off Bo Nix on a pass intended for Courtland Sutton. Love played all 69 of Seattle's defensive snaps, and the 2019 fourth-round pick is well on his way to registering 100-plus tackles for the third straight season.
Jul 24, 2024
Inks three-year extension
The Seahawks signed Love to a three-year, $36 million contract extension Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
After spending the first four years of his career with the Giants, Love signed a two-year deal with the Seahawks in March of 2023. The 2019 fourth-round pick out of Notre Dame responded by recording a career-high 85 solo tackles (123 total), along with 10 passes defended, four interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 17 regular-season games. With Jamal Adams (knee) signing with Tennessee on July 11, Love will enter 2024 as the starting strong safety for Seattle alongside free safety Rayshawn Jenkins.
Feb 1, 2024
Stacks up 123 tackles
Love posted 123 tackles (85 solo), 10 pass breakups and four interceptions across 17 games in 2023.
ANALYSIS
Love registered career highs in solo tackles, pass breakups and interceptions in his first season with the Seahawks. His snap counts dipped when Jamal Adams (knee) was healthy, but Adams finished the season on injured reserve. Love's ability to step up when Adams was injured makes him a strong candidate to stay with the team for the last year of his contract despite more than $5 million in cap savings if he was cut.
Jan 2, 2024
Season-high 14 tackles in loss
Love had 14 tackles (10 solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Steelers.
ANALYSIS
Love's 14 tackles matches a career high he set in 2022 as a member of the Giants. It's the fourth time this season he's reached double-digit tackles and the third straight game he's played every single defensive snap. He's up to 116 total tackles on the year and is eight shy of matching the career high he set last season.
Dec 23, 2023
Traveling to Nashville
Love's wife gave birth to their child Saturday and he's now joining the Seahawks in Nashville ahead of Sunday's game against the Titans, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old safety's availability for Sunday's affair was in doubt, but after his wife gave birth Saturday, he's in line to play in Week 16. Love is coming off debatably the best game of his 2023 campaign, and over the course of the season, he's recorded 99 total tackles, nine pass deflections and four interceptions in nine appearances.
Dec 22, 2023
Not certain to play Sunday
Love isn't on the Seahawks' injury report heading into the weekend, but he and his wife are awaiting the birth of their child, casting uncertainty about whether the safety will be able to play in Sunday's Week 16 contest in Tennessee, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Love's wife is reportedly due to give birth this week, but Seattle coach Pete Carroll indicated that, to his knowledge, that hasn't yet happened. As such, Love won't travel with the team for Sunday's road game, though Carroll said the safety will make his way to Nashville "when he can." It sounds like Love isn't guaranteed to take the field for the contest, but if he does suit up, he'd almost certainly start since Jamal Adams (knee) has been ruled out. If Love isn't able to participate Sunday, Coby Bryant could slide over from his reserve cornerback role to fill in, per Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle.
Dec 12, 2023
Causes two turnovers in loss
Love had seven tackles (five solo), one interception and one forced fumble in Sunday's 28-16 loss to the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Love picked off Brock Purdy on the second play of the second quarter. His best play of the day came early in the fourth quarter, when he forced a fumble off Brandon Aiyuk on a 30-yard reception which was recovered by Riq Woolen. Love is up to 90 tackles on the year -- third on the team -- and is close to hitting the century mark for the second straight season.
Nov 24, 2023
Totals 10 tackles in Week 12 loss
Love posted 10 tackles (six solo) in a loss to the 49ers on Thursday Night Football.
ANALYSIS
Love took advantage of his second straight start to finish with his third double-digit tackle effort of the campaign. The veteran safety has established a solid IDP floor over the past three weeks with 24 total tackles over that span. However, he may not be able to sustain that level of production with Seattle's secondary almost fully healthy at the moment.
Oct 31, 2023
Grabs first INT of 2023 in win
Love had three tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Browns.
ANALYSIS
His interception came late in the fourth quarter when the Browns elected to throw the ball on third down. Love picked off P.J. walker on a pass intended for Amari Cooper, and led to the Seahawks scoring the game-winning touchdown five plays later. Love opened the season as the starting strong safety next to Quandre Diggs, but has slipped into a depth role in recent weeks with Jamal Adams back in the lineup. Still, Love played in 67 percent of the defensive snaps Sunday and will continue to have a meaningful role in the Seahawks' secondary.
Oct 3, 2023
Logs double-digit tackles
Love recorded 10 tackles (six solo) during the Seahawks' 24-3 win versus the Giants on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Love had a big game against his former team while filling in for Jamal Adams (concussion), who left the game early in the first quarter. The 2019 fourth-round pick has now logged double-digit tackles twice this year and is currently on pace to finish with a new career high.
Sep 30, 2023
Clear for Week 4
Love (hamstring) doesn't have a designation for Monday's road game against the Giants, Colin Gunther of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Prior to being listed as questionable for a Week 3 matchup with the Panthers, Love managed just one limited practice. He was able to suit up last Sunday and log an 85 percent snap share on his way to five tackles and two pass defenses. This week, he opened it with back-to-back capped sessions before getting back to all activity Saturday, allowing the Seahawks to clear him entirely. Love thus will be looking to add to the 27 tackles (21 solo) that he's accrued through three games to start the season, even with Jamal Adams (knee) and Quandre Diggs (hamstring) available Monday.
Sep 30, 2023
Gets in full practice Saturday
Love (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's matchup against the Giants, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love was a limited participant in practice both Thursday and Friday but was able to log a full session Saturday. He's started at strong safety for Jamal Adams in the first three games of the season and has registered 27 tackles (21 solo) and three pass deflections. Even with Adams set to return Monday, Love should still see meaningful playing time, especially with Artie Burns (hamstring) and Tre Brown (concussion) ruled out.
Sep 28, 2023
Participates in practice
Love (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love played against the Panthers last week after being listed as questionable. Even if he's able to suit up this week, his status may be complicated by the return of Jamal Adams. Love started 16 games in 2022 and the first three contests of 2023.
Sep 24, 2023
Ready to go Sunday
Love (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Panthers.
ANALYSIS
Love logged a limited practice Friday, after registering DNPs earlier in the week. The Notre Dame product has played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps as he continues to fill in for Jamal Adams (knee) who is inactive once again and likely will again during Week 3 against Carolina.
Sep 22, 2023
Listed as questionable
Love (hamstring) is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Love looks like a game-time decision after logging a limited workload Friday. He has yet to miss a defensive snap through two games, but if Jamal Adams (knee) returns that could change. More clarity on his status should come Sunday morning.
Sep 20, 2023
Absent from practice Wednesday
Love (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
It's a new injury for the 25-year-old after he played every defensive snap in Weeks 1 and 2. Through two games, Love has recorded 22 tackles, one pass defended and a fumble recovery. Love and Quandre Diggs have been holding down safety duties for the Seahawks while Jamal Adams continues to work his way back from ACL surgery.
Sep 18, 2023
Leads Seattle with 13 stops
Love racked up 13 tackles (10 solo) and recovered a fumble Sunday against Detroit in a Week 2 overtime win.
ANALYSIS
Love led the Seahawks in tackles in a game during which two of his teammates also logged double-digit stops. Love broke through with a career-best 124 stops with the Giants last season and appears on track to challenge that mark in his first campaign with Seattle, notching 22 (17 solo) through two weeks.
Sep 6, 2023
Slated to start Week 1
Love is expected to start at strong safety Week 1, Brady Henderson of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Love is now slated to start Sunday against the Rams alongside Quandre Diggs as Jamal Adams has been ruled out with a knee injury. The 25-year-old spent the past four seasons with the Giants before signing with Seattle in March, and could find himself starting multiple games as Adams has yet to be given a definitive return date.
Mar 17, 2023
Signs with Seattle
Love and the Seahawks agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
After four seasons with the Giants, Love is moving on to Seattle in 2023. The safety has increased his production each year of his career, producing 124 tackles, including a sack, while also recording five pass deflections, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over 16 games in 2022. Love will step right into a significant role in the Seahawks' talented secondary.
Jan 11, 2023
Records multiple career-best marks
Love finished the regular season with 124 tackles (79 solo), one sack, two interceptions, five pass defenses and a forced fumble across 16 games.
ANALYSIS
Love came into his own as an IDP asset this season, setting career-high marks in stops, INTs and sacks. Not coincidentally, he also tallied the most snaps (955) of his career and mostly maintained good health, sitting out only one game -- he was rested in New York's season finale in order to get a breather before the postseason. Love notched double-digit tackles in four different contests, highlighted by a 14-stop performance against Dallas in Week 3. He'll be a free agent after the campaign, and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports that the Giants hope to bring him back into the fold following his success this season.
Jan 8, 2023
Healthy scratch Sunday
Love (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Love will get to rest with the team locked into the No. 6 seed of the NFC playoffs. In his absence, Landon Collins will likely draw the start at strong safety.
Dec 20, 2022
Finishes with seven tackles Sunday
Love posted seven stops (three solo) in Sunday's Week 15 victory versus the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
Love saw his three-game double-digit tackle streak come to an end, but he was still steady with seven stops. The fourth-year pro has hit that mark in each of his past eight games and 11 times overall through 14 contests this season. He has a modest two interceptions, one sack and one forced fumble on the campaign, but Love is a strong IDP play due to his high floor as a tackler.
Dec 12, 2022
Crosses 100-tackle threshold
Love had 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 48-22 loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Love took a bad angle on a fourth down deep ball to Devonta Smith in the second quarter, resulting in a 41-yard touchdown that gave the Eagles a 14-0 lead. Outside of that uncharacteristic mistake, the 24-year-old safety was productive as usual, reaching double digits in tackles for a third consecutive game to bring his season total to 107 (70 solo).
Dec 4, 2022
Racks up double-digit tackles again
Love recorded 12 tackles (11 solo) against Washington in Sunday's 20-20 tie.
ANALYSIS
Love led New York with 12 stops in the contest, including one tackle for loss. The 2019 fourth-round draft pick has finished with double-digit tackles three times this season, including in each of his past two games. Love has emerged as a strong IDP asset with at least seven stops in each of his six contests since Week 7.
Nov 25, 2022
Shines in Thanksgiving loss
Love recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) and a returned an interception for 17 yards in Thursday's Week 12 loss to the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Love was very active in the contest, tying for the team lead with 10 stops while adding his second interception of the campaign. The pick came late in the second quarter as the Cowboys were in New York territory, and the Giants were able to turn it into a field goal to carry a six-point lead into halftime. Love's tackle total was his second-highest of the season, and he's played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in all but one contest so far in 2022.
Nov 20, 2022
Paces Giants with eight tackles
Love recorded eight tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed against Detroit in a Week 11 loss Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Love finished with one more tackle than Dexter Lawrence to lead New York in that category. It was Love's seventh game with at least seven tackles this season, giving him a steady floor as an IDP option. Love has racked up 73 tackles through 10 weeks, already surpassing the career-best 66 tackles he posted across 17 contests last season.
Nov 14, 2022
Seven tackles in Week 10 win
Love totaled seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 24-16 win over the Texans.
ANALYSIS
Love's a key figure on an underrated Giants defense that has limited the opposition to 19.2 points per game during New York's 7-2 start. The 24-year-old safety has racked up at least seven tackles in six of nine games this season, including each of the past three.
Nov 1, 2022
Eight total tackles in loss
Love recorded eight tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
The fourth-year safety tied Tomon Fox and Leonard Williams for the team lead in tackles while playing every defensive snap for the seventh time in eight contests this season. Love has recorded 15 more tackles than the next closest Giants defender so far this season, and he now sits at 58 stops (37 solo), one sack, two passes defended, one interception and both a fumble forced and recovered this year. Love will have a week off before his team's next contest against the Texans on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Oct 24, 2022
Sets pace with nine tackles in win
Love tallied nine tackles (five solo) and recovered a fumble in a Week 7 23-17 victory versus the Jaguars on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Love tied with Fabian Moreau for the team lead in tackles in the win, finishing with his highest total in that category since Week 3. The fourth-year pro also came up with a key fumble recovery in the second quarter, grabbing the ball in the end zone after Xavier McKinney punched the ball out of Travis Etienne's arm as he was approaching the goal line. Love leads New York with 50 tackles on the campaign, and he has added one sack, one interception and one forced fumble through seven contests.
Oct 17, 2022
Notches first INT of season
Love totaled five tackles (three solo), two pass defenses and an interception in a 24-20 Week 6 victory over Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Love finished fourth on the team in tackles, and his biggest contribution came on a fourth-quarter interception of Lamar Jackson with less than three minutes remaining. New York was trailing by three points at the time, and Love returned the pick to Baltimore's 13-yard line, setting up a Saquon Barkley one-yard touchdown plunge that gave the Giants the victory. Love has established borderline IDP viability this season, racking up 41 tackles, one interception, one sack and one forced fumble through six contests.
Oct 10, 2022
Forces fumble, leads NYG in tackles
Love recorded seven tackles (six solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Packers.
ANALYSIS
Although Love suffered a concussion in Week 4 against the Bears, the 24-year-old safety was able to clear protocols Friday and ultimately didn't miss any time. Love's seven tackles in Week 5 led all Giants' players in that category, while he was also able to play 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in London. He'll now prepare for another strong outing when New York hosts the Ravens on Sunday.
Oct 7, 2022
Good to go Sunday
Love cleared the league's concussion protocol Friday and will be available for Sunday's game against the Packers, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Love sustained his concussion during last week's win over the Bears and was held out of practice to begin the week, but he practiced fully Friday and will be able to suit up during Sunday's matchup in London. Over the first four games of the season, he's totaled 29 tackles (17 solo) and a sack.
Oct 5, 2022
Won't practice Wednesday
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Love (concussion) won't practice Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love suffered a concussion during the team's Week 4 win over the Bears and will remain sidelined to start Week 5. The 2019 fourth-round pick has totaled 29 tackles and one sack over his first four games, so his potential absence would be a major blow to the Giants' secondary. If Love is unable to clear concussion protocols, Dane Belton and Jason Pinnock would both be candidates for increased roles against Green Bay.
Oct 2, 2022
Won't return in Week 4
Love (concussion) was downgraded to out for remainder of Sunday's game against the Bears, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love appears to have suffered a concussion that forced him out of Sunday's contest. The fourth-year safety recorded 27 tackles and one sack over the first three weeks of the season, and his next chance to play will come in Week 5 against Green Bay.
Oct 2, 2022
Forced out Sunday
Love (concussion) is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Bears, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Love exited to undergo evaluation for a potential concussion suffered during the first half against Chicago. The starting strong safety recorded two tackles before exiting Sunday, leaving Dane Belton and Jason Pinnock to step up in the Giants' secondary.
Sep 27, 2022
Racks up 14 tackles against Dallas
Love notched 14 tackles (four solo) in Monday night's loss to the Cowboys.
ANALYSIS
Love played every defensive snap for New York in the contest and was all over the field in the impressive performance, leading all players with 14 tackles. That total was one more than he had collected in the first two weeks combined. Love continues to improve and has become a solid IDP option in fantasy.
Sep 19, 2022
Makes big impact in Week 2
Love recorded eight tackles (all solo), including two for loss, along with one sack in a 19-16 win over Carolina on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Love's first career full sack came at a crucial moment, as he got to Baker Mayfield with under three minutes remaining in the contest to force a punt. The Giants were then able to preserve their three-point margin by running out the game clock. Love has looked like a solid IDP play so far this season, racking up 13 tackles along with the one sack through two contests.
Jan 1, 2022
Returns from COVID list
Love was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Love hit the list Thursday but is back in time to take on the Bears on Sunday. As such, the 23-year-old should fill his usual depth role in the Giants' secondary in Week 17.
Dec 27, 2021
Placed on COVID list
Love has landed on the Giants' reserve/COVID-19 list, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Love's placement on the COVID list is the result of a positive test. Thus, he will need to clear the NFL's health and safety protocols in order to have a chance at suiting up Sunday verus the Bears. Steven Parker and J.R. Reed could be in line for extra snaps if he does not get cleared.
Nov 20, 2021
In line to start Monday
Love is expected to take on a starting role Monday against the Buccaneers since Logan Ryan (illness) will be unavailable, Jordan Raanan of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Ryan tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday and won't have enough time to return for Monday night's matchup. While serving as a backup to begin the season, Love has totaled 23 tackles (10 solo), an interception and three pass defenses across the first nine games of the year.
Jan 15, 2021
Solid sophomore season
Love had 64 tackles (47 solo), three defended passes and one interception across 16 contests with the Giants in 2020.
ANALYSIS
Love got the start in six of his 16 appearances this season, and his performance as a tackler bumped him onto the IDP radar as a sophomore. A lack of consistent involvement made Love something of a boom-or-bust fantasy option in 2020, though, and there's always the possibility that the Giants could add new names to the secondary prior to kickoff of the 2021 season.
Dec 16, 2020
Another solid performance Sunday
Love recorded nine tackles (six solo) across 45 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.
ANALYSIS
A week after failing to record a single tackle, Love had his highest single-game tackle performance of the season since Week 3. He now has 50 tackles on the year, the fourth-highest total on the Giants' defense.
Oct 23, 2020
Big tackling day in loss
Love accumulated seven tackles (four solo) and one pass defensed during Thursday's 22-21 loss to the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Love saw another substantial bump in defensive snaps with Adrian Colbert (shoulder) sidelined, and he turned his opportunity into a solid IDP performance. He's something of a boom-or-bust fantasy asset, however, as he had a 12-tackle game Week 3, but has failed to exceed five stops across four other starts this season.
Oct 4, 2020
Ready to play Sunday
Love (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Love was received the questionable tag Friday, but his availability for Week 4 never truly appeared in doubt. He should receive another start at free safety for the Giants.
Oct 2, 2020
Questionable to face Rams
Love (knee) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Los Angeles, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Love is expected to suit up despite his 'questionable' designation, but a final word on his availability may not come until approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:05 P.M. ET kickoff time. He'll draw his usual start at free safety if on the field Week 4.
Sep 29, 2020
Leads team in tackles
Love recorded 11 tackles (10 solo) acrossn 68 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the 49ers.
ANALYSIS
Love exploded onto the scene Sunday, more than doubling his tackles this season in a single contest. The second year safety also has the most defensive snaps out of the Giants' safety unit. If he continues this high level of play, Love could emerge as a reliable IDP option moving forward.