What Happened to DeMarcus Lawrence? Seahawks DE Injured vs Cardinals

The Seahawks, looking to extend their winning streak over the Cardinals to 7 straight games, suffered a major loss in the second half. With the Seahawks holding a slim 7-3 lead, veteran defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, a man who has built a career on disruption, went to work. He was chasing down Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, and then, he simply stopped. He pulled up, grabbing for his thigh, and the play—the game—went on without him.

Word from the sideline quickly followed. “Seahawks DE DeMarcus Lawrence doubtful to come back in this game because of a thigh injury.” It was a gut punch. While he’s yet to notch a sack on the season, his 11 combined tackles and seven assists speak to his relentless presence.

And here’s the rub: he’s the linchpin of a defense that’s been absolutely cooking, allowing just 179 total yards per game, a number that ranks among the league’s very best. 

The thing is, this game was already an exercise in chaos. You had a Cardinals team without star RB James Conner, out for the season with an ankle injury, pinning their hopes on Trey Benson to carry the rock.

Stay tuned. There’s more to the story…

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