Seahawks' Charles Cross Has Finger Surgery, Expected for Season Opener

Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross recently underwent surgery to repair a dislocated right ring finger, an injury he had been playing through during training camp. Despite the surgery sidelining him for a few weeks, head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Cross is expected to return in time for the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers on September 7. The timing of the surgery was strategic, allowing Cross to heal properly without risking further injury given the more than month-long gap before the regular season begins. In his absence, veteran swing tackle Josh Jones will fill in as the starting left tackle. Cross, a first-round pick in 2022 and the most experienced member of the Seahawks’ offensive line, has started every game he has played for the team and is entering his fourth season. The Seahawks are also using this period to evaluate competition for other offensive line positions while adjusting to a new coaching staff and offensive system.