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Seattle’s safety depth is now shakier after Rodney Thomas II underwent hand surgery following Bud Clark’s season-altering broken ankle; with Nick Emmanwori also dealing with injuries and Thomas’s return uncertain, Seattle has relied on a three-safety rotation in the preseason and will look for Thomas to regain health for depth ahead of Week 1.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been very active in the offseason, acquiring new players and extending key contracts, but insider Mark Kaboly suggests Omar Khan is not finished and may add more talent, especially at safety and wide receiver, before the season starts.
The Detroit Lions have waived running back Mohamed Ibrahim with an injury designation and signed safety Scott Nelson. Ibrahim, an undrafted rookie, suffered an injury in the preseason opener and may return to the team on the injured reserve list. The Lions are still looking for running back depth, while Nelson joins a depleted safety room due to injuries.