Seahawks rookie Tory Horton has shin surgery, season over

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver Tory Horton has undergone surgery to repair a fractured shin, bringing his 2025 debut season to an early close. The team’s fifth-round draft pick had been dealing with pain for weeks before medical imaging confirmed the injury after a Week 9 evaluation.

Officials said Horton sustained the injury early in the season but continued to play for roughly six weeks. The issue was later identified as a progressive, stress-related fracture that worsened while he remained in competition.

Week 9 evaluation confirms a progressive fracture

Horton first noticed discomfort in Week 3, according to the account provided. He managed the symptoms as the season continued, but the pain escalated to the point that it became prohibitive following a Week 9 road win against the Washington Commanders.

After that game, imaging was conducted and the fracture was confirmed. The diagnosis clarified that the problem had progressed over time rather than being limited to a single acute moment.

Final game includes two touchdowns before shutdown

Horton’s last appearance came in the Week 9 victory in Washington. In that outing, he finished with four receptions for 48 yards and two touchdowns.

The sequence of events outlined by the team indicates Horton played through a worsening condition until the post-Week 9 evaluation led to a definitive finding and a shift toward surgical treatment.

Surgery targets tibia damage; return expected later this year The Seahawks said the procedure addressed structural damage to Horton’s tibia and that the bone has been stabilized. The organization expects his rehabilitation to extend through the off-season.

Based on the guidance provided, the team anticipates Horton can return for team activities later this year. No additional timetable beyond that expectation was provided.

For Seattle, the development ends the rookie’s first season with the franchise and moves his focus to recovery and conditioning work tied to the medical plan. Officials did not detail any further medical findings beyond the progressive stress-related fracture and the completed stabilization.