Seattle Seahawks rookie cornerback Andrew Whitaker isn’t going to play during the 2023 season.
Per Aaron Wilson, Whitaker injured his patellar tendon and will have surgery to repair the injury, causing him to miss the season.
#Seahawks rookie corner Andrew Whitaker had an unfortunate setback, injuring his patellar tendon and will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the damage, per a league source @KPRC2
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 5, 2023
Whitaker is an undrafted free agent who was hoping to make the team heading into the season.
He played his college football at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, and was a defensive back. He started 11 games at the position during the 2021 season and was sixth on the team in tackles with 46.
He also led the team with four interceptions and played for the school from 2017-21.
Hopefully, Whitaker is able to come back stronger for next season as he tries to carve out an NFL career for himself.