MINNEAPOLIS — Rookie receiver DK Metcalf and linebacker Shaquem Griffin were among the Seahawks who were scratched from the lineup prior to Sunday night’s second preseason game against the Vikings, each battling injuries.
Griffin did not make the trip while still struggling with a bruised knee suffered in the first preseason game a week ago Thursday against Denver. Griffin was held out early in the week, returned to practice, and then was held out again late in the week with coach Pete Carroll said the injury had flared up again and the team needed to take a closer look at it.