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With key defensive starters inactive, Seahawks experiment with new things against Chicago

CHICAGO — Any casual fan tuning into Monday Night Football might have been left confused.

What happened to the Legion of Boom?

It’s a well-told tale locally how the Seahawks are not much like their old selves anymore.

But they were less like their old selves on defense Monday night at Chicago than ever, with linebackers Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright missing the 24-17 loss due to injury.

Starting in their place were Austin Calitro in the middle and newly-signed Mychal Kendricks at weakside linebacker.

Seattle also had another new look in the secondary, with Akeem King getting the start at right cornerback in place of rookie Tre Flowers, who was also inactive with a hamstring injury.