Seahawks place Dareke Young on IR, reshuffle practice squad

Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty ImagesThe Seattle Seahawks made a few roster moves ahead of this week’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.

Second-year wide receiver Dareke Young has been placed on injured reserve, which is not surprising given the hinting from coach Pete Carroll that Young may need surgery on his hip/abdomen area. Because Young made the initial 53-man roster, Young will miss at least four regular season games, as opposed to missing the entire season had he been placed on IR last week.

Young going to IR created an open roster spot, which led to the Seahawks promoting center/guard Ben Brown up from the practice squad. That’s probably something to monitor if only for Olu…