Young didn't record a target over six games during the 2023 season.
Young battled an abdomen injury for most of the season, but he was active when he was healthy. Still, Young logged just six offensive snaps compared to 99 special-teams snaps. The 2022 seventh-round pick will be on the roster bubble in 2024.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Practices Wednesday
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Young (abdomen) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Young has missed the last three games after sustaining an abdomen injury in Week 10 against the Commanders. It was his only appearance of the year, as he spent the beginning of the year on IR with a groin injury. Young's full participation Wednesday is a good sign that the 2022 seventh-round pick is on track to return for Week 14 against the 49ers.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Unlikely to suit up Thursday
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Young (abdomen) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Cowboys, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Young was reinstated from injured reserve Nov. 4 after missing the Seahawks' first nine games while he recovered from groin surgery, but since making his debut Week 10 against Washington, he hasn't played after suffering an abdominal injury during that contest. He closed Week 13 prep by being listed as a limited practice participant Tuesday and Wednesday, but he still looks set to remain sidelined for a third straight game Thursday.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Limited in practice
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Young (abdomen) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Young managed to practice Tuesday after missing the past two games due to an abdomen injury. If the 24-year-old is able to play versus the Cowboys on Thursday, he can provide value on special teams.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Doubtful versus 49ers
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Young (abdomen) is doubtful for Seattle's matchup with the 49ers on Thursday, Colin Gunther of the team's official site reports.
Young is now likely to miss his second consecutive game due to an abdomen injury suffered during the team's Week 10 win over the Commanders. The 2022 seventh-round pick has already missed 10 games this season, and Dee Eskridge could see more playing time Thursday if Young can't play.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Practices fully Wednesday
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Young (abdomen) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
The second-year wideout missed the first eight games of the season with a groin injury but made his 2023 debut last week against the Commanders, playing two offensive snaps and 17 on special teams.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Removed from IR
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The Seahawks activated Young (groin) from injured reserve Saturday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Young was placed on IR on Sept. 4 after he sustained a groin injury during training camp and underwent surgery. He was able to get some full practice sessions in leading up to Sunday's game against the Commanders and is set to suit up for the contest. Young should provide depth at wide receiver behind DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Catchless outing
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Young (hip) didn't catch any of his three targets in Saturday's 22-14 preseason win over the Cowboys.
Young missed the first preseason game due to a hip injury. He struggled in this outing, dropping a pass on third down to end a drive in the first quarter. The 2022 seventh-round pick still has a good chance to make the final roster because Dee Eskridge is facing a six-game suspension, but the emergence of undrafted rookie Jake Bobo muddies the waters.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Considered day-to-day
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Coach Pete Carroll said Sunday that Young is considered day-to-day due to a hip/abdomen injury, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Young had a limited role for the Seahawks in 2022, securing both of his targets for 24 yards. It's unclear whether his injury in camp will prevent him from suiting up for Thursday's preseason opener against the Vikings.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Quiet 2022 campaign
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Young finished the 2022 regular season with two catches (two targets) for 24 yards.
The rookie seventh-round pick was effective enough on special teams to stay in the lineup even when he wasn't in the offensive game plan, but he finished with 105 offensive snaps over 13 games. He also caught his lone postseason target for an 11-yard gain. Young is a big-bodied receiver (6-3, 220) that ran a 4.47 40-yard dash, so he certainly has some upside. The former Division II receiver will need to make great strides during the offseason to secure an increased role in 2023.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: No targets Sunday
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Young wasn't targeted in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals.
Young logged 13 offensive snaps in the divisional win because WR Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) was inactive. It's notable that WR Penny Hart was healthy but didn't handle an offensive snap, so it appears that Young has moved up to the No. 5 spot on the Seahawks wide receiver depth chart.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Minimal role in win
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Young wasn't targeted in Sunday's 19-9 win over the Cardinals.
Young has only played in two games this season; he has been a healthy scratch in three games but also sat out once with a quadricep injury. The rookie could handle a few more snaps if Penny Hart, who was out with a hamstring injury Sunday, misses additional time, but Young won't be on fantasy radars this season.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Not listed on injury report
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Young doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Young didn't practice Wednesday due to a quadriceps injury that's kept him out since the season opener. However, he returned to practice in a limited fashion Thursday and, presumably, progressed to full participation Friday. The rookie seventh-round pick played nine total snaps (four offensive) during Week 1 but failed to record any counting stats.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Won't play Sunday
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Young (quadricep) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Saints, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Young practiced in a limited capacity to open the week Wednesday, but he's since failed to participate in either of Thursday's or Friday's sessions as he tends to a quadriceps issue. The 224-pound receiver saw four offensive snaps and five defensive snaps in the team's season opener against Denver; however, he's been sidelined in each of Seattle's subsequent three contests due to his injury. Young's next opportunity to return to action comes next Sunday against Arizona, where he'd likely serve as the Seahawks' No. 6 receiver behind Tyler Lockett, DK Metcalf, Marquise Goodwin (knee/back), Dee Eskridge and Penny Hart.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: No targets in win
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Young wasn't targeted in Monday's 17-16 win over the Broncos.
Young logged four offensive snaps and is seemingly the fifth wide receiver in Seattle's offense. The rookie seventh-round pick still needs to develop before he makes a real impact in the NFL.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Survives cutdown day
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The Seahawks announced on Tuesday that Young earned a spot on the 53-man roster.
A seventh-round pick out of Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, Young beat out third-year receiver Freddie Swain and rookie Bo Melton -- who was was selected four picks ahead of Young. The Seahawks had six receivers on their initial 53-man roster. Young isn't expected to have much of an impact this season, but his tools are intriguing for a long-term project. After all, he ran a 4.47 40-yard dash at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Scores in first NFL game
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Young caught four of five targets for 30 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 32-25 preseason loss to the Steelers. He also rushed once for a one-yard loss.
Young was an interesting prospect as a highly productive Division II player who ran a 4.47 40-yard dash with a 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame. The Seahawks selected him in the seventh round of April's draft. Young played 72 percent of the offensive snaps Saturday, which was more than any other Seahawks receiver by a wide margin. Of course, his high usage was partially because Freddie Swain (back), Dee Eskridge (hamstring) and Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) were all out with injuries while Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf enjoyed the night off. Young still is on the roster bubble, but he'll have two more preseason games to make his final case for a spot on the 53-man roster.
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Seahawks' Dareke Young: Big-bodied WR nabbed by Seattle
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The Seahawks selected Young in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 233rd overall.
Young checked in at an imposing 6-foot-3, 220 pounds in addition to plus athleticism with a 4.47 40-yard dash and a 37-inch vertical. He carried the ball more than he was targeted in his first few seasons at Division II Lenoir-Rhyne, but he transitioned to being a full-time receiver over his final two seasons, as he recorded 39 receptions for 521 yards and six touchdowns over just seven games. Young will need some time to develop after playing Division II football, but his unique tools could be enough to secure one of Seattle's final roster spots in the fall.
