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Austin Blythe: Stepping away from football
Austin Blythe announced Tuesday via his official Instagram account that he's retiring from the NFL, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.Blythe concludes his NFL career after having spent the last seven seasons in the league. The 30-year-old started at center in every game this past campaign for the Seahawks, after he had previously suited up for the Colts (2016), the Rams (2017-2020) and Kansas City (2021).
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Seahawks' Austin Blythe: Back in full Thursday
Austin Blythe (knee) practiced fully Thursday, John Boyle of the Seattle Seahawks' official site reports.Blythe seemed to have suffered a knee sprain during Sunday's win over the Giants, causing him to practice in a limited fashion Wednesday. However, his ability to participate in full capacity during Thursday's session indicates that he'll be ready to continue starting at center in Week 9 versus the Cardinals.
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Seahawks' Austin Blythe: Sore following knee sprain
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Monday that Austin Blythe (knee) is "pretty sore," but his status for Week 9 remains unclear, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.Blythe sprained his knee during the Seahawks' Week 8 win over the Giants, but he was only sidelined briefly before returning to the contest. It appears the injury has gotten worse after the starting center's adrenaline wore off, but Blythe's participation in practice will provide further clarity on his availability for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
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Seahawks' Austin Blythe: Returns to field Sunday
Austin Blythe (knee) returned to Sunday's game against the Giants, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.Blythe temporarily exited with a knee injury but was able to return before the end of the first half. The 30-year-old has started every game since signing with Seattle this offseason.
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Seahawks' Austin Blythe: Forced out with injury
Austin Blythe (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.Blythe picked up a knee injury at some point during the first half of Sunday's contest, though the exact nature of this issue is still unknown. With the starting center sidelined, Kyle Fuller has stepped in on Seattle's offensive line, per Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.
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Seahawks' Austin Blythe: Inks with Seattle
Austin Blythe is signing a one-year, $4 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.Seattle appears to believe in Blythe's potential, though he didn't start a single game last season (four appearances). From 2018-20, however, Blythe did operate as a starter for the Rams.
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Chiefs' Austin Blythe: Full go at Thursday's practice
Austin Blythe (sports hernia) was a full participant during practice Thursday.After mid-August surgery, Blythe missed Week 1 and was a limited participant Wednesday. The 29-year-old finally showed progress as a full participant Thursday, but his status for Week 2 is still uncertain. When healthy, he will serve as the backup center behind Creed Humphrey.
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Chiefs' Austin Blythe: Ruled out Sunday
Austin Blythe (sports hernia) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Browns, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.Blythe was unable to return to practice Friday, and he won't suit up for the season opener after he underwent hernia surgery in mid-August. Once he's cleared to return, the 29-year-old is slated to serve as a backup center behind Creed Humphrey.
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Chiefs' Austin Blythe: Undergoes surgery
Austin Blythe will be sidelined for three weeks after undergoing hernia surgery, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.The expectation is for Blythe to be ready for Week 1, but he could be cutting it close. When healthy, he projects to back up Creed Humphrey at center.
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Chiefs' Austin Blythe: Joins Chiefs
Austin Blythe signed a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.Blythe spent the last four seasons with the Rams, including three years as their starting center. He should fill the same role with the Chiefs.