ATLANTA — Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead sustained a knee injury in the third quarter of Seattle’s playoff game against the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday and was taken to the locker room on a cart.
Shortly afterward, Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett was helped off the field before jogging to the locker room to be checked as the Seattle injuries mounted.
Seahawks starting right guard Germain Ifedi limped off with an ankle injury on Seattle’s opening drive and was replaced by guard Rees Odhiambo, also a rookie.
Seattle backup tight end Brandon Williams was evaluated for a possible concussion after leaving the game in the first half.
The Falcons lost veteran reserve defensive end Adrian Clayborn, who was declared out after sustaining a biceps injury in the first quarter.