The Facts: The Seattle Seahawks have placed wide receiver Ben Obomanu on season-ending injured reserved. The veteran pass catcher sustained a wrist injury during Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Detroit Lions. With both Doug Baldwin (high-ankle sprain) and Braylon Edwards (knee) doubtful for Week 9 versus the Vikings, Seattle promoted undrafted rookie wideout Jermaine Kearse from the practice squad to the active roster.
Diehards Line:Obomanu has been an inconsistent fantasy option, however he has been a valuable utility receiver, physical, consistent blocker and special teams mainstay for Seattle for seven seasons. Injuries to receivers Baldwin and Edwards left the Seahawks thin at the position, so that were between a rock and a hard place where Obomanu is concerned. Jermaine Kearse will join Sidney Rice, Golden Tate, Charley Martin on the active roster. While we don't recommend adding him to your fantasy roster, keep an eye on him to see if he and quarterback Russell Wilson can build on the chemistry they displayed during training camp. We would not be surprised if Seattle tapped the either the free-agent or trade market for added depth at the position.