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The Seattle Times Seahawks fantasy football takes on Elijah Arroyo
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All The Seattle Times Seahawks insights about Elijah Arroyo
NegativeInjuryOct 20, 2026
Arroyo, the 50th overall pick in the 2025 draft, suffered a shoulder injury late in the second quarter Thursday against Denver while attempting to recover a fumble by Rashid Shaheed. Coach Mike Macdonald said he will be out a significant amount of time and may go on injured reserve, with options to become clearer by Wednesday. Arroyo has played just 22% of snaps in six games, down from 40% as a rookie, with one catch for 17 yards on two targets.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Tight end Elijah Arroyo left Thursday night's game against Denver in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. Macdonald said Arroyo was undergoing tests and more information would be known later, leaving his status uncertain for upcoming games.NegativeInjuryOct 16, 2026
Arroyo left late in the first half with a shoulder injury in the Seahawks' 17-14 OT loss to Denver; there was no immediate word about the severity.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Arroyo suffered a shoulder injury while attempting to recover Rashid Shaheed's fumble late in the first half. The official announcement indicated his return is doubtful, and he was helped off the field by medical trainers and headed to the locker room.NegativeInjuryOct 15, 2026
Tight end Elijah Arroyo suffered a shoulder injury and his return is doubtful. He was hurt on the play when Rashid Shaheed fumbled and Arroyo dove to try to recover it.NegativeUsageOct 14, 2026
Tight end Elijah Arroyo was targeted on Darnold's second interception of the game (first throw of the second half), where Renardo Green undercutting the route resulted in a pick; Darnold acknowledged needing to put more air under the throw to let Arroyo go try to get it.NegativeUsageOct 12, 2026
Arroyo was targeted on a play in the second half against the 49ers where Darnold threw an interception to Renardo Green. Darnold threw the ball flat instead of putting it up high as intended, allowing Green to cut in front. This represents a missed opportunity and poor decision-making by Darnold on a play involving Arroyo.PositiveUsageOct 12, 2026
Arroyo was the intended target on Darnold's interception to start the third quarter and still has just one reception this season, indicating minimal offensive involvement.NegativeUsageOct 11, 2026
Arroyo was targeted by Darnold on a crossing route in the third quarter, though the pass was poor and intercepted by Renardo Green.NegativeDepth ChartOct 2, 2026
Arroyo is part of a deep tight end room led by AJ Barner, who has played 161 of 187 snaps (86%). The only way for other tight ends to get on the field is on two-tight end sets; Eric Saubert has 45 snaps while Arroyo has 44, and the Seahawks are also using fullback Brady Russell (who fulfills tight end responsibilities) more than ever with 60 snaps.NegativeUsageOct 2, 2026
Arroyo, the 50th overall pick in the 2025 draft, has just 1 catch for 13 yards on 1 target through three games. He has played 44 snaps and been used as a receiver on 32 of them and as a blocker on 12, but is competing for snaps in a deep tight end room.NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026
Elijah Arroyo is part of the Seahawks' tight end rotation alongside AJ Barner as the team attempts to build a deeper receiving corps to complement Jaxon Smith-Njigba, though specific usage statistics are not provided in the source.PositiveUsageSep 21, 2026
Arroyo caught a 17-yard pass from Lock in the second half, when Lock threaded a dime between defenders following a Julian Love interception. The source highlights this as an example of Lock's ability to capitalize on defensive opportunities and make tight-window throws.NegativeUsageSep 21, 2026
Arroyo had one catch for 17 yards; the source notes that tight ends are called on heavily to block and given how the Seahawks dominated up front in the second half, the TEs must have been doing a good job, though they didn't see many targets.PositiveRoleSep 10, 2026
Elijah Arroyo seemed nonexistent after a training camp that had led to a lot of hype as a sophomore breakout.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Arroyo is one of the top three tight ends set since the first day of camp, securing a roster spot.PositiveBreakoutAug 24, 2026
Second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo had two catches for 50 yards on back-to-back plays on the first series against Tennessee, capping the drive with a 36-yard touchdown reception. Head coach Mike Macdonald noted Arroyo is 'continuing a strong camp.'PositiveRoleAug 12, 2026
Tight end Arroyo caught a dart from backup QB Drew Lock for a 20-yard TD during a red-zone session.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Tight end Elijah Arroyo was the intended target of a poorly thrown pass by quarterback Jalen Milroe that was intercepted by safety D'Anthony Bell during practice.PositiveDepth ChartAug 10, 2026
Arroyo appears set as one of the top three tight ends in the Seahawks room and is projected to make the 53-man roster.PositiveRoleAug 9, 2026
Second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo got open easily against Bud Clark in a one-on-one drill during Saturday's practice, catching a TD pass from Jalen Milroe, demonstrating his ability to create separation against defensive backs.PositiveProjectionAug 9, 2026
Second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo, a second-round pick from last year, has had a strong training camp. He scored a touchdown on a second-and-goal from the three-yard line during red-zone work against the No. 1 defense, capping a successful drive and continuing his positive camp performance.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Second-year TE Elijah Arroyo is healthy after missing the last four regular season games and first two playoff games last year; he has been the training camp standout among tight ends so far, though how much he plays will depend on his blocking progression from last year. New OC Brian Fleury's scheme is expected to highlight tight ends in the passing game even more than last season.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo, the 50th overall pick in 2025 out of Miami, has been a standout in passing-game work for three straight days of training camp. After missing six games late last year with a knee injury, Arroyo made multiple TD catches in one-on-one drills against safety Rodney Thomas II and added a TD grab from Sam Darnold in team 11-on-11 work. He was a breakout player in camp last year before settling into a backup role to AJ Barner during the regular season, playing 316 snaps in 13 games with 15 catches for 179 yards and one TD. Recent practices suggest he may be poised to make a greater impact in his second NFL season.PositiveRoleAug 1, 2026
Second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo had a nice day including snaring one of the longest passes of the day from Jalen Milroe, leaping over rookie cornerback Michael Dansby to make the reception in traffic; this was part of a handful of big plays by tight ends during practice.PositiveUsageAug 1, 2026
Second-year tight end Elijah Arroyo had a strong practice day including snaring one of the longest passes of the day from Jalen Milroe, leaping over rookie cornerback Michael Dansby to make the reception in traffic.PositiveProjectionJul 26, 2026
The Seahawks are hoping for more production from second-year tight end Arroyo as they try to get their tight ends even more involved in the offense.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Arroyo, taken 50th overall in the 2025 draft, battled a late-season knee injury and was limited to 15 catches in 13 games. The Seahawks are expecting more production for that draft investment in Year Two, but getting all receivers more touches will be challenging given the depth at the position.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Arroyo, taken 50th overall in the 2025 draft, battled a late-season knee injury and was held to 15 catches in 13 games; the Seahawks are expecting more production for that kind of investment in Year Two, though getting everybody more touches can be tricky.PositiveProjectionJul 19, 2026
The Seahawks are hoping for more out of second-year player Arroyo as they look to get their tight ends even more involved in the passing game.PositiveProjectionJul 19, 2026
The Seahawks are hoping for more out of second-year player Arroyo as they look to get their tight ends more involved in the passing game. The source indicates the team is trying to get more production from Arroyo as part of their offensive strategy.