Tory Horton Injury News & Updates

The Seahawks placed Horton (groin/shin) on injured reserve Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Horton was set to miss a third consecutive game due to shin and groin injuries. His placement on injured reserve means he'll be required to miss at least the next four games, which makes Week 16 against the Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18 the earliest he can be activated from IR. Horton's extended absence means Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, Jake Bobo and Cody White are all slated for more work on offense behind WR1 Jaxon Smith-Njigba, while Shaheed should continue to operate as the Seahawks' primary punt returner.

Horton (shin/groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Tennessee, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Horton's absence from a third straight game comes as no surprise after reports last week suggested he was a candidate for injured reserve. It shouldn't matter much for Seattle's offense unless Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed or Cooper Kupp misses time with an injury.

Horton (shin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Horton shed his groin issue this week, but he's still unable to practice due to a lingering shin injury, which so far has forced back-to-back absences. Friday's practice report may provide a ruling on the rookie fifth-round pick's availability for Sunday's game at Tennessee. Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, Jake Bobo and Cody White are the healthy wide receivers on the Seahawks' active roster behind clear No. 1 option Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Hornton (groin/shin) will not participate in Wednesday's practice, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Horton has missed back-to-back games due to a pair of injuries, and he'll have just two more opportunities to get back on the field prior to Sunday's matchup against the Titans. Head coach Mike Macdonald said last Friday that a stint on IR could be in consideration for Horton, which indicates that he could miss multiple more weeks.

Horton (groin/shin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at the Rams, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Horton's absence for a second straight game theoretically leaves more playing time for veteran wideouts Rashid Shaheed and Cooper Kupp, though it's not yet clear how much the rookie will even be a factor once he returns to health. Horton scored five touchdowns on 22 targets in the No. 3 receiver role for the first two months of this season. Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that injured reserve is a consideration for Horton, per Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic.

Horton (groin/shin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After Horton was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough, his lack of activity one day later doesn't bode well just three days before Sunday's road showdown with the Rams. On a positive note, the other Seahawks wide receivers -- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (rest), Cooper Kupp (hamstring/wrist), Jake Bobo (calf) and Cody White (abdomen) -- included on Thursday's injury report all practiced fully. Horton's groin and shin injuries are threatening to sideline him for a second straight game, and Seattle may provide a ruling on his Week 11 availability as soon as it posts Friday's practice report.

Horton (groin/shin) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walkthrough, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

One week removed from four different Seattle wide receivers being at least limited at some point in practice, Horton is the only such player now on the active roster, with Dareke Young (quadriceps) on IR and all of Cooper Kupp (hamstring/wrist), Jake Bobo (calf) and Cody White (abdomen) listed as full Wednesday. Horn will have two more chances to prove the health of his groin and shin this week before the Seahawks potentially make a ruling on his status for Sunday's game at the Rams.

Horton (groin/shin) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals.

Horton opened Week 10 prep as a full participant and with a groin injury Wednesday, but he then didn't practice Thursday and Friday as a shin issue was added to the practice report, leaving the rookie fifth-round pick doubtful to play this weekend. He'll now miss the first game of his career, and with Jake Bobo (calf) also inactive and Dareke Young (quadriceps) on injured reserve, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, newcomer Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp, Cody White and Ricky White will be the Seahawks' available wide receivers Sunday.

Horton (groin/shin) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Arizona, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Horton started the week listed as a full participant with a groin injury, but the addition of a shin issue Thursday corresponded with an absence from practice. He's now considered unlikely to play, which improves the chances that new teammate Rashid Shaheed will immediately play a lot of snaps on offense. Depth wideouts Dareke Young (quad) and Jake Bobo (calf) are ruled out for a second straight week, and Cooper Kupp (hamstring) is questionable again (after ultimately being inactive last week). Horton stepped up with two TDs in the 38-14 win over Washington on Sunday night, but between the injuries and the Shaheed trade, Horton isn't looking good to offer much fantasy value this month.

Horton (groin/shin) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Horton was listed as full following Wednesday's walkthrough with a groin injury, but a shin issue was tacked on Thursday that didn't allow him to mix into drills. It's a concerning development just three days before Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, but his status nonetheless will be watched closely to see if he may be in danger of sitting out Week 10. Jake Bobo (calf) and Dareke Young (quadricep) also haven't practiced this week, while Cooper Kupp (hamstring/heel) upgraded to limited Thursday, so a number of question marks remain in the Seahawks' receiving corps.

Horton finished with four receptions on as many targets for 48 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 38-14 rout of the Commanders.

Horton filled in for injured starter Cooper Kupp (heel/hamstring) on Sunday Night Football, resulting in the first multi-score game of his young career. The 2025 fifth-round pick wasted no time seizing his opportunity, catching touchdown passes on consecutive scoring drives out of the gates for Seattle. Horton's production was muted in the second half after Sam Darnold began spreading the ball around to auxiliary options in the blowout victory. It is unclear how much more time Kupp will miss (if any), but Horton certainly made his case for more targets moving forward as Seattle prepares to host Arizona next Sunday.

Horton didn't catch any of his three targets in Monday's 27-19 win over the Texans. He returned five punts for 67 yards.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the charge once again with eight catches (14 targets) for 123 yards and a touchdown, leaving little for the rest of the receivers. Horton has yet to post 40-plus yards in a game, and his snap count remains below the 50-percent threshold due to the Seahawks' commitment to two tight-end sets. However, he ranks third in the league with 14.9 yards per punt return, proving he could be a valuable weapon to keep an eye on.

Horton didn't catch his lone target in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Jaguars.

Horton scored three offensive touchdowns over the previous four games, but he failed to catch a pass for the first time since Week 1 in this outing. The passing game continues to rely heavily on Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and with Cooper Kupp still healthy, Horton's usage likely will remain volatile moving forward. The rookie remains relevant on special teams, where he has returned 11 punts for 171 yards and a touchdown.

Horton caught three of four targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 38-35 loss to the Buccaneers.

Horton's trip to the end zone Sunday was his third touchdown of the season. The wideout operated as Seattle's No. 3 receiver, playing 30 of the team's 61 offensive snaps behind both Jaxon Smith-Njigba (55) and Cooper Kupp (54). Horton remains hard to trust for fantasy purposes due to his limited opportunities in the passing game. Barring injuries, the rookie remains a touchdown-dependent fantasy option that should find it extremely difficult to keep up his current touchdown pace. The Seahawks will square off against the Jaguars in Week 6.

Horton caught one of two targets for 10 yards in Thursday's 23-20 win over the Cardinals. He returned two punts for 10 yards.

After scoring twice in Week 3, the rookie fifth-round pick played just 36 percent of the offensive snaps in Week 4 and was mostly left out of the passing game, as the Seahawks rolled out two tight ends on a majority of their snaps. He's still locked in as the team's No. 3 wide receiver, but the low pass volume makes it difficult to produce for fantasy purposes because WRs Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp draw a bulk of the targets.

Horton brought in three of four targets for 32 yards in Sunday's 44-13 win over the Saints.

Horton finished second for the Seahawks in targets, receptions and yardage on a low-volume day for the passing attack. The fifth-round rookie has generated five receptions for 64 yards and a touchdown through three games. Horton's current role is too small to generate fantasy buzz heading into Thursday's primetime tilt against the Cardinals.

Horton (groin) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against New Orleans, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp have accounted for 67.3 percent of Seattle's targets through two weeks, but Horton found a way to chip in during last Sunday's 31-17 win at Pittsburgh, scoring from 21 yards out on his first NFL catch. The Seahawks likely won't expect much more from him than the occasional big play, unless Smith-Njigba or Kupp misses time with an injury. For Week 3, the rookie figures to handle his usual role as the No. 3 wide receiver in Seattle.

Horton (groin) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Horton has kicked off Week 3 prep with a pair of capped sessions, leaving him just one more chance to get back to full Friday, or else risk entering the weekend with a designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints. Through two pro contests, he's been modestly involved in the Seahawks' passing game, recording two catches (on five targets) for 32 yards and one touchdown.

Horton was limited at practice Wednesday due to a groin injury, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

After going without a target in his pro debut Week 1 against the 49ers, Horton got in the act this past Sunday at Pittsburgh, recording a 21-yard touchdown among his two catches and five targets. As Seattle begins Week 3 prep, though, he's operating with a cap on his practice reps, giving him two more chances to get back to all activity before the end of the week.

Horton caught two of four targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Steelers. He also had two punt returns for 30 yards.

Horton scored a 21-yard touchdown on his first NFL catch to open the scoring. The rookie fifth-round pick won the third spot on Seattle's wide receiver depth chart with a strong training camp, and he put his skills on display in Week 2 after a goose egg in his NFL debut. Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp will likely continue to get most of Sam Darnold's attention in Week 3 against the Saints.

Horton wasn't targeted in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the 49ers.

The Seahawks' passing offense ran through Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who finished with a 9-124-0 line on 13 targets. Horton couldn't get himself into the mix despite handling a 54 percent snap share as the team's No. 3 wide receiver. The Seahawks' offense was uninspiring overall, and the limited passing volume will make it difficult for Horton to make a fantasy impact as long as Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp are healthy.

Horton (ankle) was a full practice participant Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Taken in the fifth round of the 2025 Draft, Horton was working with Seattle's first-team offense early in training camp before tweaking his ankle in preseason Week 2. Despite missing practice until Wednesday's uncapped session, he won the No. 3 WR job when Marquez Valdes-Scantling was released during roster cuts, but Horton likely will be a distant third in terms of targets at the position with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp ahead of him on the depth chart.

Horton (ankle) beat out Marquez Valdes-Scantling for the No. 3 wide receiver role during training camp, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Valdes-Scantling was released Tuesday. A rookie fifth-round pick, Horton quickly usurped Valdes-Scantling in the pecking order during training camp, and the veteran's release confirms not only that Horton will be the No. 3 wideout but also that he should be past his ankle injury for the Week 1 matchup versus the 49ers. Horton was highly productive at Colorado State and ran a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. The No. 3 role in Seattle may be underwhelming because the Seahawks are projected to be a run-heavy offense, but Horton's emergence in camp speaks to his long-term potential, especially in dynasty formats.

Horton (ankle) is expected to resume practicing next week, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Horton suffered an ankle injury in Seattle's second preseason game and hasn't been able to practice since. His projected return to the field bodes well for his chances of playing in a Week 1 matchup against the 49ers, but it will be worth monitoring his activity next week. Assuming he can suit up, Horton projects to be on the field in three-receiver sets.

Horton (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's training camp practice, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.

Horton is working through an ankle injury that he picked up during the Seahawks' preseason win over the Chiefs this past Friday. The injury doesn't appear to be severe, as head coach Mike Macdonald said after the game that Horton could have returned to Friday's contest if needed. Horton's practice participation over the coming days will be worth monitoring ahead of the Seahawks' preseason finale against the Packers on Saturday.

Horton injured his ankle during the second quarter of Friday's 33-16 preseason win over the Chiefs and did not return, Michael-Shawn Duggar of The Athletic reports.

Horton caught one pass on two targets for 12 yards, and it was during his catch at the 3:33 mark in the second quarter when he appeared to injure his ankle after stumbling awkwardly out of bounds. The rookie fifth-rounder was held out for the rest of the game, though head coach Mike Macdonald relayed that Horton could have re-entered the contest if it were needed. Horton's ankle injury doesn't appear to be serious, and as long as he participates in practice in the coming week, he should be available to play in the Seahawks' preseason finale against the Packers on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Horton caught three of seven targets for 31 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's 23-23 preseason tie against the Raiders. He also had a five-yard punt return.

Horton got a steady diet of targets from Drew Lock while the Seahawks rested established starters such as Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp. Horton has frequently joined Smith-Njigba and Kupp with the first-team offense in training camp, and the rookie fourth-round pick kept building momentum with Thursday's performance, which included a 10-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. Horton may get to play with Darnold in a game situation for the first time in Seattle's next preseason game, Aug. 15 against the Chiefs.

Horton worked with the first-team offense Friday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Horton's an interesting prospect because he may have been drafted if he left college in 2022 after posting a 71-1,136-8 line at Colorado State, but he returned for his senior year where he registered a 96-1,136-8 line. He once again chose to stay in school for a fifth season, which was cut short by a knee injury after just six games. Nevertheless, the Seahawks picked him in the fifth round after he recorded a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. Bell stated that Horton made multiple big plays with the starting offense and looks fully past his knee injury. Bumping Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the second team this early in camp is an encouraging sign, making it clear Horton can secure the No. 3 job by finishing training camp strong.

The Seahawks selected Horton in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 166th overall.

There's always a reason when a player falls further than expected in the draft, but Horton is a player who always produced in college and demonstrated plus NFL speed with a 4.41-second 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds. Horton stood out in a crowded Nevada rotation from 2020-21, at which point he transferred to Colorado State and torched for all of the next three years. Horton is light for his frame and missed the last six games of 2024 due to a knee injury, but if Horton's light frame isn't a problem and if the knee checks out fine then there's nothing obvious to stop Horton from eventually establishing himself as a quality boundary receiver in the NFL.