BREAKING: Seattle Seahawks Captain Forced To Leave Team Before Monday Night Football

The Seahawks will be without a player on Monday Night Football when they face the New York Giants.

Ahead of their Monday Night Football matchup, special-teams captain Nick Bellore has been scratched but for a good reason.

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported the 34-year-old has been ruled out for tonight’s game as he travels back to Seattle for the birth of his child.

Seahawks’ LB Nick Bellore is out for tonight’s game and is traveling back to Seattle for the birth of his child.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 2, 2023

Bellore has been a mainstay of the Seattle special teams units for the last five seasons.

Aside from him, the team also announced that they have elevated wide receiver Cody Thompson and cornerback Lance Boykin from the practice squad.

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The 2-1 Seahawks still have eyes on an NFC West crown after three weeks with wins over the Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers after an opening-day loss to the rival Los Angeles Rams.

Geno Smith is showing signs of last season when he earned the NFL Comeback Player of the Year. He comes into this game with 736 yards with four touchdowns and one interception.