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NegativeInjuryAug 19, 2026
Second-year fullback's season is over due to injury, creating the vacancy that prompted the Seahawks to work out Jackson Acker and sign Brock Lampe to compete for fullback snaps.NegativeInjuryAug 15, 2026
Seahawks fullback Ouzts suffered a neck injury during the playoffs in his Super Bowl-winning rookie season and was placed on injured reserve; he will miss all of 2026. Head coach Mike Macdonald stated there is a recovery process and the team believes it should help his career long-term. The source reports the organization remains optimistic this won't be career-threatening and expects him to return healthy in 2027.NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026
Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts, drafted in 2025 as a one-of-one specimen critical to OC Brian Fleury's offensive system, has been placed on injured reserve and is out for the entire 2026 season. The fullback position is vital to the unique and sustained success of the offense, forcing the Seahawks to adjust by having other fullbacks and tight ends function as a multiplicity.NegativeInjuryAug 12, 2026
Seahawks fullback ruled out for the season after being placed on injured reserve with a neck injury suffered in the Divisional Round against San Francisco; the injury flared up again despite practicing throughout OTAs, minicamp, and early training camp. Career viability is in question given the seriousness of neck injuries and the Seahawks' history of players forced into retirement due to similar injuries (Mack Strong, Chris Carson, Kam Chancellor, Cliff Avril).NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026
Fullback placed on season-ending injured reserve, ending his 2026 season before it begins.NegativeInjuryAug 11, 2026
The Seahawks placed fullback Robbie Ouzts on injured reserve after he missed consecutive practices in the first week of training camp. The specific injury remains unclear, though Ouzts has a history of neck injuries (missed the NFC Championship and Super Bowl 60 with a neck injury) and an ankle injury that sidelined him Weeks 4-7 in 2025. Unless designated for return under preseason IR rules, Ouzts is likely done for the season. He had logged two starts across 12 regular season appearances in 2025, primarily serving as the lead blocker.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Ouzts' injury is described as a tough one; if he remains out for much longer, he may enter roster bubble territory. He is currently projected to make the roster, but his status depends on injury clarity and the Seahawks' continued use of the fullback position under OC Brian Fleury.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Ranked #481 overall and FB4 by Bleacher Report in the 'Reliable Contributor' tier. The source hopes Ouzts can get healthy so he can get himself higher on the list next season.NegativeInjuryAug 10, 2026
Robbie Ouzts remains sidelined, and his status is being discussed by Seahawks coaches Mike Macdonald and Brian Fleury as a factor impacting the team's plans at the fullback position. His absence creates uncertainty about the fullback role for the 2026 season.NegativeRoleAug 9, 2026
Ouzts was seen on the sideline but there was no update on his status. The source notes that a fullback will likely be part of Brian Fleury's offense, and Ouzts is one of the candidates for that role.NegativeInjuryAug 7, 2026
Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts, the injured starter, had uncertain status midway through training camp; the team added fullback depth as insurance while awaiting further updates on his recovery.NegativeInjuryAug 6, 2026
Fullback Robbie Ouzts, who sustained a neck injury in the NFC Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers at the end of last season, has missed several recent practices and his injury status remains uncertain. Head coach Mike Macdonald has not disclosed details regarding Ouzts's health.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
The Seahawks fullback missed another practice due to an undisclosed injury, raising concern given he previously missed the end of the Super Bowl run with a neck injury. Head coach Mike Macdonald said he would provide more information at a later date but offered no immediate clarity on severity or timeline.NegativeInjuryAug 4, 2026
Fullback Robbie Ouzts missed practice again with unclear injury status; head coach Mike Macdonald used cautious verbiage stating the team would "try to find out more information with Robbie's situation," suggesting potential concern. Ouzts missed the last two games of the 2025 season with a neck injury, and his sudden absence from practice after full participation raises questions about whether the neck issue has resurfaced or worsened, particularly given the physical demands of the fullback position requiring repeated contact to open holes for the running game.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Fullback Robbie Ouzts, who was converted from tight end last year as a rookie, is getting back to his University of Alabama position at his second Seahawks training camp. With Brian Fleury as offensive coordinator, the source anticipates Ouzts having more of a role outside of being an I-formation fullback. Ouzts is getting right-end work on duo blocks with offensive tackles in position drills, indicating expanded usage in the new offensive scheme.PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026
Fullback Robbie Ouzts, who was converted from tight end last year as a rookie, is getting back to his University of Alabama tight end position in his second Seahawks training camp. With Brian Fleury as the new offensive coordinator, the source anticipates Ouzts will have an expanded role outside of traditional I-formation fullback duties. In Thursday's position drills, Ouzts was getting right-end work on duo blocks with offensive tackles.NegativeRoleJul 24, 2026
Robbie Ouzts is a hybrid tight end (H-back) who is a former tight end listed as a fullback. He is versatile, able to line up and block for the running back, block from the in-line tight end position, line up wide to catch passes, or function as a jack-of-all-trades in the offense.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
Ouzts is projected to make the 53-man roster as a fullback; the source hopes that under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury, Ouzts can be used more creatively beyond being a run-play tell, leveraging his tight end skills from college.