Seahawks Provide Positive Update on Tory Horton After Super Bowl

Rookie receiver expected to participate in training camp after season-ending injury

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks received a positive update on rookie wide receiver Tory Horton, who suffered a season-ending shin injury in Week 9 but was seen walking in the team's Super Bowl parade and is expected to participate in training camp in July.

Why it matters

Horton was a key contributor to the Seahawks' passing game early in the season, and his return will bolster an already talented receiving corps as the team looks to defend their Super Bowl title.

The details

Horton suffered the shin injury in Week 9 against the Washington Commanders, where he had four catches for 48 yards and two touchdowns. He was subsequently placed on injured reserve, and head coach Mike Macdonald had previously said his season was over. However, Horton was seen walking and engaging with fans during the Seahawks' Super Bowl parade, a positive sign of his recovery. According to reports, Horton is expected to be able to participate in training camp in July.

  • Horton suffered the shin injury in Week 9 against the Washington Commanders.
  • Horton was placed on injured reserve after the Week 9 injury.
  • Horton was seen walking and engaging with fans during the Seahawks' Super Bowl parade on Wednesday.
  • Horton is expected to be able to participate in training camp in July.

The players

Tory Horton

A rookie wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks who was a key contributor to the team's passing game early in the season before suffering a season-ending shin injury.

Mike Macdonald

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

A star wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.

Cooper Kupp

A wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks.

Rashid Shaheed

A free agent wide receiver who is a free agent.

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What they’re saying

“It was something that lingered around having the knee injury and rushing back for the combine. It's a risk-reward type of thing, rush back with something, it may be something that pops up later. That was something that I understood. It was something that caught up to me.”

— Tory Horton (Tacoma News Tribune)

“I'm looking forward to the offseason.”

— Tory Horton (Tacoma News Tribune)

What’s next

Horton is expected to be able to participate in training camp in July as he continues his recovery from the season-ending shin injury.

The takeaway

Tory Horton's recovery and expected return to training camp is a positive sign for the Seahawks' receiving corps, which will look to build on the team's Super Bowl victory and defend their title next season.