Seahawks left tackle Rees Odhiambo is in a Seattle-area hospital after suffering what Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports (via Twitter) is a chest contusion (or bruised heart).
Odhiambo’s symptoms mimic that of a car accident, Ian Rapoport notes (on Twitter). However, Pete Carroll said the young lineman is expected to be released from the hospital Monday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports. Odhiambo was experiencing trouble breathing after taking a hit to the chest during Sunday night’s game.
The 2016 third-round pick is the Seahawks’ second left tackle starter this season, taking over for George Fant after the converted basketball player was lost for the season in August. Odhiambo has started all four games this season after playing in eight as a reserve last year.
Seattle has tackle experience in left guard Luke Joeckel, whom the team considered placing at left tackle upon his arrival, and in trade acquisition Matt Tobin. However, it’s unclear how much, if any, time this injury will cause Odhiambo to miss.