Malik McDowell could miss the entire season after being injured in a vehicle accident, the Seahawks said Sunday.
McDowell was not present at workouts on Sunday, leading the team to issue a statement about the rookie.
#Seahawks statement on Malik McDowell car accident pic.twitter.com/9nr0o323E5
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) July 30, 2017
Statement from a @Seahawks spokesperson: pic.twitter.com/N4W9p1WEd2
— Seattle Seahawks (@seahawksPR) July 30, 2017
Pete Carroll said the injury occurred a few weeks ago. Multiple reporters say the accident was on an ATV.
More, but not much more, from Pete Carroll on Malik McDowell "vehicular accident." Hearing it was an ATV. #Seahawks pic.twitter.com/r73Yi3K3qA
— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) July 30, 2017
Carroll said he wasn’t sure if McDowell could miss the season
McDowell was the team’s top pick in the draft. He was selected No. 35 overall out of Michigan State. The defensive lineman is in Michigan recovering.
