The Seattle Seahawks will reportedly be without linebacker and Pro Bowl special teamer Nick Bellore on Monday night.
Per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, 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
Fans reacted to the news on social media.
“Awe congratulations,” a user said. “Love a family man.
Awe congratulations 🎈 love a family man.
— NYGcrush🍎 (@NYGcrush) October 2, 2023
“Soft, a real football guy wouldn’t miss a game no matter what. Fan since ’78. LT would have brought his wife to the game and delivered the baby himself in the locker room at intermission,” another joked.
“Soft, a real football guy wouldn’t miss a game no matter what. Fan since ‘78. LT would have brought his wife to the game and delivered the baby himself in the locker room at intermission” https://t.co/TgGj560mqS pic.twitter.com/QPKmRSkutw
— Lou (@ImmortalLou30) October 2, 2023
“Sad to see our best special teamer out for this game, but that being said…..don’t blame him one bit. Family comes first. Always,” a fan tweeted. “Congrats to [the] Bellore family!”
Sad to see our best special teamer out for this game, but that being said…..don’t blame him one bit. Family comes first. Always.
Congrats to thr Bellore family! https://t.co/vvGTrpHGvs— Tristan Pratt (@206minotaur) October 2, 2023
“Very commendable, family first,” another person commented.
Very commendable, family first.
— DC (@CRAZYSHANK) October 2, 2023
Bellore has spent the last five seasons with the Seahawks. We certainly wish the Bellore family a happy and healthy baby!