Seahawks WR Jake Bobo placed on IR after right knee injury

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo was placed on injured reserve on Saturday and will miss the 2026 season.

On Friday, Bobo was carted off the field during the Seahawks’ joint practice with the Tennessee Titans with what coach Mike Macdonald called a serious right knee injury.

“Our heart goes out to Jake Bobo,” Macdonald said on Friday. “It seems like it’s going to be a serious knee. We’re going to get an image, but early returns, you know, just looks like it is a long-term injury. So, that’s unfortunate.”

The Seahawks signed wide receiver Julian Hicks to fill Bobo's roster spot.

Bobo was hurt along the sideline with players from both teams taking a knee before a cart came onto the field. Bobo sat up and needed help getting onto the cart before riding off with his right leg outstretched.

The wide receiver going into his fourth NFL season has played 45 games, including 11 last season for Seattle along with three playoff games as the Seahawks won the Super Bowl. Bobo, who earned a roster spot in 2023 as an undrafted rookie, has 34 receptions for 323 yards with three touchdowns in his career.

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo runs a blocking drill during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo walks onto the field during the NFL football team's training camp, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) defends as Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) runs a route in the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) makes a catch during a joint NFL football practice against the Tennessee Titans, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) makes a catch during a joint NFL football practice against the Tennessee Titans, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

HOUSTON (AP) — Donovan Walton homered and Tommy White had three hits as the Athletics used a big eighth inning to rally for a 4-3 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday night and snap a five-game skid.

The A’s trailed 3-1 and had runners on second and third with one out in the eighth when they scored on a wild pitch by Bennett Sousa (1-2).

Lawrence Butler singled on a grounder to right field to tie it at 3-3. White doubled, and Butler scored on a groundout by Jonah Heim to put the Athletics on top.

Elvis Alvarado pitched the ninth for his third save.

Daulton Varsho's homer off Luis Medina (5-3) put the Astros ahead in the seventh and a two-out RBI single by Jeremy Peña extended the lead to 3-1.

Houston starter Hunter Brown allowed seven hits and a run in 5 2/3 innings.

Jacob Lopez struck out nine, allowing one run on three hits in six innings for the Athletics.

Walton opened the third inning with his shot near the bullpen in right-center to put the Athletics up 1-0.

Houston tied it on an RBI double by Yainer Diaz with two outs in the fourth.

The Athletics had runners on first and second with two outs in the sixth when Houston manager Joe Espada pointed toward right field as he ran out of the dugout. He apparently was not pointing toward the bullpen and wanted a timeout to talk to Brown and leave him in the game.

But the umpires thought otherwise and forced him to pull Brown. Espada talked with the umpires for a bit before play resumed. AJ Blubaugh took over and retired Heim.

Houston RHP Cristian Javier (1-4, 6.44 ERA) opposes LHP Brady Basso (0-0, 3.91) when the series concludes Sunday.

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Athletics pitcher Jacob Lopez delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Athletics' Donovan Walton runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Home plate umpire Will Little (93) talks with Houston Astros manager Joe Espada (19) over a pitching change dispute during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Athletics' Lawrence Butler runs to first base after hitting an RBI single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Athletics' Lawrence Butler (4) is congratulated by Max Muncy (3) after scoring during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)