Seahawks inactives list for Week 2 reveals Devon Witherspoon's status

Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks | Steph Chambers/GettyImagesThe Seattle Seahawks appeared to prove in Week 1 that if the team is going to get back to the playoffs in 2025, the defense is going to have to carry them. Seattle's wide receiver group after Jaxon Smith-Njigba looks extremely limited. But the defense didn't look overly healthy going into Week 2.

12s knew that safety Nick Emmanwori was going to be out. He suffered a high ankle injury early in Week 1, and he could miss several weeks. The loss of Emmanwori isn't as profound as it will be one day. The truth is, the team hasn't gotten used to having him on the field yet.

Devon Witherspoon, on the other hand, is essential to…