Dareke Young - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Career year in 2025 Young caught two of three targets for 48 yards and tallied 322 kick-return yards across nine regular-season games in 2025.

Impact The fourth-year pro from Lenoir-Rhyne set career highs in receiving yards and kick-return yards while tying his best reception total, all while appearing in just nine regular-season contests. Young also operated as one of the Seahawks' top special-teamers, logging 156 snaps and tallying nine total tackles during the regular season. Set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Young could draw interest from teams seeking special-teams help ahead of next season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Special teams play has been critical to the Seahawks' success on the road to the Super Bowl

Seattle’s special teams have been critical to the Seahawks' success on the road to the Super Bowl

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

WR Cooper Kupp leading the way on, off the field for Seahawks ahead of Super Bowl

Wide receiver Cooper Kupp is back in the Super Bowl for the third time in his career, and much has changed since he was a Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl 56

FEBRUARY 6 • Associated Press

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FEBRUARY 5 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Key special-teams play Young recovered a fumble and made a tackle in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.

Impact Young played just one offensive snap as the team's No. 5 wide receiver, but he made a massive play on special teams, recovering a muffed punt in the third quarter. Seahawks WR Jake Bobo caught a 17-yard touchdown pass on the next play. Young has been an outstanding gunner on special teams this season and will look to make a similar impact in the Super Bowl versus the Patriots.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

LISTEN: Muffed Punt Is Recovered By Dareke Young Dareke Young recovers the muffed punt off of a 55 yard Michael Dickson kick.

JANUARY 26 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Dareke Young's Muffed Punt Fumble Recovery Puts Seahawks In Scoring Position Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young recovers Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Xavier Smith's fumble on a punt-return attempt during th...

JANUARY 26 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Dareke Young, Jake Bobo put Seahawks in driver's seat against Rams Unsung heroes and special teams plays are helping the Seahawks maintain an NFC Championship lead.

JANUARY 26 • SI.COM

No targets in blowout win Young wasn't targeted in Saturday's 41-6 win over the 49ers in the divisional round.

Impact Young worked as the No. 5 wide receiver and logged just 11 offensive snaps. He has received just two targets this season, so his work will be most noticeable on special teams in the NFC Championship Game.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

All-Pro WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba a leader on and off the field for the Seahawks amid record season

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba set the Seahawks' franchise records for receiving yards and receptions in the 2025 season

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

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JANUARY 14 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Targeted once in win Young didn't catch his lone target in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Panthers.

Impact Young logged 11 offensive snaps -- his largest total since Week 3 -- because Rashid Shaheed (concussion) and Cody White (groin) exited the game early and didn't return. The Seahawks face a crucial test in Week 18 with the No. 1 seed on the line against the 49ers, and Young could have a slightly increased role once again if Shaheed and White can't go.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No offensive reps Young didn't play an offensive snap in Thursday's 38-37 overtime win versus the Rams.

Impact Young missed the last seven games with a quadriceps injury, and his role in Week 16 was limited, as expected. The 2022 seventh-round pick is the No. 5 wide receiver in the rotation and won't be a dependable option down the stretch.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for Thursday's game Young has been activated from injured reserve and does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's home game against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Young has been a full participant at practice throughout Seattle's preparations for Thursday Night Football, so it's unsurprising to see him activated in time to face off against Los Angeles. After having missed the Seahawks' last seven games due to a quad injury, Young will now resume handling a depth role in the team's wide receiver corps.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Activate Dareke Young From IR, Elevate Two From Practice Squad The Seahawks are bringing receiver Dareke Young back from injured reserve ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Rams.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Poised to return Thursday Young (quadriceps) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Thursday night's game against the Rams, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma New...

Impact Young was a full participant in practice for the duration of the Seahawks' Week 16 prep. His lack of an injury designation indicates that he'll play in Thursday's NFC West tilt, but he'll have to be activated from injured reserve first. Young has missed the Seahawks' last seven games due to a quad injury that he sustained in Week 7 against the Texans.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with full practice Young (quadriceps) was a full participant in Monday's walkthrough practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact The Seahawks held a walkthrough to open Week 16 prep, but Young has been a full practice participant since his 21-day practice window opened in early December. The 2022 seventh-rounder has missed the Seahawks' last seven games due to a quad injury, but he has a chance to return Thursday against the Rams if he's activated from IR.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Sunday Young (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Colts, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.

Impact Young will miss his seventh straight game due to a quadriceps injury that landed him on injured reserve in early November. He was a full participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but it appears the fourth-year pro will need at least another week before being activated off IR. Young will have another opportunity to return for Seattle's Week 16 matchup against the Rams on Thursday, Dec. 18.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another full practice Young (quadriceps) logged a full practice Wednesday, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.

Impact Young hasn't suited up since Week 7 but returned to practice last week. He's practiced in full ever since, seemingly setting him up to be activated ahead of Seattle's Week 15 matchup against the Colts.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Week 14 Young (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Impact Young will miss a sixth consecutive game due to a quadriceps injury that caused him to be placed on injured reserve in early November. He was cleared to return to practice Wednesday and was a full practice participant during Week 14 prep, but the 2022 seventh-rounder is not quite ready to be activated from IR. Given his ability to practice in full, Young has a good chance to be available for the Seahawks' Week 15 clash against the Colts on Sunday, Dec. 14.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darnold and Seahawks are looking to continue strong season against Cousins and struggling Falcons

The Seattle Seahawks are tied for the NFC West lead at 9-3 and have momentum following a shutout win over Minnesota as they visit the struggling Atlanta Falcons

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited in practice Young (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Seattle's practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Young returned to practice for the first time since landing on injured reserve early last month. The team designated the 26-year-old to return earlier in the day but will still need to officially activate him before he can play again. Once healthy, Young should resume his role as a depth receiver and kick returner.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens Young (quadriceps) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Young has not played since the Seahawks' Week 7 win over the Texans due to a quadriceps injury, but it now appears he's nearing a return. Seattle has 21 days to add the Lenoir-Rhyne product to its active roster before he reverts to IR. Once fully healthy, Young is likely to play a depth role in the Seahawks' receiving corps.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Young (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Ari Horton of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Young injured his quad in the Seahawks' Week 7 win over the Texans, and even with a Week 8 bye was unable to suit up for the Week 9 showdown with the Commanders. Now placed on injured reserve, Young will be required to miss at least the next four games with Week 14 against the Falcons constituting his earliest possible return date. In the absence of Young, an already injured wide receiver corps will likely see more snaps from elevated receivers Cody White and Ricky White.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Young (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact The kick returner and wide receiver will miss a second consecutive week due to injury. Young was unable to practice in any capacity this week, so George Holani will likely be returning kicks again against the Cardinals. The Seahawks new trade acquisition Rashid Shaheed may also get a share of kick return action, with Shaheed being listed as the lead punt returner for the team.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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