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Seahawks Rookie Safety Bud Clark Out Multiple Months with Broken Ankle

PUBLISHED Aug 24, 2026, 2:27 PM ET

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Seattle Seahawks rookie safety Bud Clark will miss “multiple months” after breaking his right ankle in Sunday night’s 19-16 preseason loss to the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the injury postgame, stating Clark is out for “multiple months”. Clark, the No. 64 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft out of TCU, was injured on Seattle’s first defensive play and carted off with an air cast. He recorded 15 interceptions in 61 college games. Macdonald called the rash of injuries “a heartbreaker” after also losing offensive lineman Mason Richman to a long-term injury in the same game and wide receiver Jake Bobo to a season-ending knee injury during Friday’s joint practice. Clark had been competing for a starting role alongside Ty Okada.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Past Events:
· On Feb 8, 2026: Seahawks defeated Patriots 29-13 to win Super Bowl LX.
· On Jul 30, 2026: CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home burglarized for $300,000 in property.
· On Aug 15, 2026: Clark impressed coaches in preseason debut against Dallas Cowboys.
· On Aug 21, 2026: Jake Bobo suffered season-ending knee injury during Friday joint practice.
· On Aug 22, 2026: Seahawks placed WR Jake Bobo on season-ending injured reserve.
· On Aug 23, 2026: Ashton Jeanty suffered apparent right knee injury at Raiders practice.
· On Aug 23, 2026: Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from WNBA game after verbal altercation.
Present Event:
· On Aug 23, 2026 (Sunday night): Clark broke right ankle on first defensive play vs Titans.
· On Aug 23, 2026: Macdonald confirmed Clark out “multiple months” with broken ankle.
· On Aug 23, 2026: Mason Richman sustained long-term injury on opening drive vs Titans.
Future Expectations:
· Clark likely placed on injured reserve before Week 1.
· Clark could return during second half of 2026 season.
· Ty Okada now projected starter alongside Julian Love for opener.
· Nick Emmanwori’s ankle recovery becomes more critical for safety depth.
· Seahawks may sign free-agent safety to bolster depleted secondary.
· Roster cuts loom with reduced depth at safety and receiver positions.
· Team opens regular season Sept 9 against New England Patriots.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Seattle’s Super Bowl defense loses key rookie secondary piece.
Long-term US impact: Clark’s development delayed; Seahawks safety depth severely tested.
Affected groups: Seahawks fans, secondary, coaching staff, NFC West competitors.
Reader priority: Monitor Seahawks roster moves and Clark’s surgery timeline.