The Seattle Seahawks need all the help they can get to stop their losing skid against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Lumen Field. The last time the Seahawks beat the Buccaneers was in 2019.

Seattle's defense, however, will be badly handicapped versus Tampa Bay if Devon Witherspoon is deemed unable to play due to a knee injury. Witherspoon did not participate in their two practices this week, including the latest one on Thursday.

While there were whispers that the third-year cornerback could suit up in Week 5, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported a bleaker outlook .

“#Seahawks Pro Bowl cornerback Devon Witherspoon is currently considered unlikely to play this week versus the #Buccaneers due to a knee injury, sources tell @CBSSports,” wrote Zenitz on X.

The 24-year-old Withers

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