With quarterback Russell Wilson and another dozen-or-so starters and regulars sitting out, Seattle’s preseason-opening 22-14 win over Denver was designed mostly to learn about the team’s young players and those competing for some of the final spots on the roster. In all, 29 players sat out, many simply so that younger players could get more work.
So what did we learn?
Here are four things that stood out, in no particular order.
George Fant’s injury could muddy the decisions on the offensive line and tight end.
In what was the only significant injury of the night, Fant suffered what coach Pete Carroll called “a legit’’ sprain of his right ankle.