Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver John Ursua and defensive end Ziggy Ansah (groin) are both inactive for Week 1 against the Bengals. Ursua had a chance for more chances in the passing game with David Moore injured, but he'll be a healthy scratch. Tyler Lockett, Jaron Brown and rookie D.K. Metcalf should be in on three-receiver sets, although Malik Turner might also mix in. Ansah's injury isn't serious and he should be able to return for Week 2, but he continues to be a disappointment because of injuries. Seattle's defense/special teams remains a must-start in the season opener against a weak Cincy offensive line.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver John Ursua got the chance to show off some of his dexterity on Saturday night against the Chargers when he snagged the team's opening pass of the second half. Ursua already had a solid gain before he headed towards the right sideline, but then he shimmied his way along the marker and squirted by a couple defenders to turn it into one of the team's biggest gains of the night. The seventh-round pick from the 2019 draft has battled his way up the depth chart and is now in the running to make the regular season roster. With other receivers like David Moore and D.K. Metcalf sidelined with injuries, it looks like Ursua could find himself on the field in Week 1.
Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver John Ursua is battling to try to land a roster spot in general, but in the meantime, he's turned some heads for his similarity to a Seattle great. Ursua happens to sport No. 15, the same number Doug Baldwin wore as a rookie, and he also happens to be almost the exact same size as Baldwin while specializing in playing in the slot like Baldwin. To make the comparison even more uncanny, Ursua looks a whole lot like Baldwin when he runs and cuts around the field. Ursua still has a long way to go - starting with making the team - but it's certainly given a few spectators the feeling like they're looking into the past when he's on the field.
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