Ty Okada’s Rise as Seahawks’ Dark Side Anchor | Seattle News

Ty Okada’s quietly becoming the Seahawks’ defensive heartbeat — a five-foot-eleven, 200-pound safety who’s outplayed expectations with smarts, grit, and clutch plays. Starting 11 of 17 games last season, he racked up 65 tackles, 6 pass breakups, and an interception, proving he’s a cornerstone of the “Dark Side Defense.” With a new contract on the line and young talent around him, Okada’s poised for a full-time role — even as doubters question his durability and deep-field coverage. The Seahawks are adjusting to help him thrive, while rookie Bud Clark looms as a potential starter, adding intrigue to the safety depth chart. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab7cda91245effa1