Former Seahawks S Rickey Thenarse hospitalized after shooting incident
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Former safety Rickey Thenarse, who briefly spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and was released before his NFL regular-season debut, was hospitalized after a shooting incident in Los Angeles on Friday morning. Reports indicate he was struck in the stomach and rushed for emergency surgery.
According to journalist Michael J. Babcock, the incident may have stemmed from a personal dispute. Sources suggest Thenarse was involved in tension with his girlfriend and the father of her child. Witnesses reported seeing a man and a woman flee the scene in a black SUV, and no arrests have been made so far.
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Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the case, with details still emerging.
The situation has drawn attention due to Thenarse’s past as a standout college player and his short stint in professional football.
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Rickey Thenarse’s Football Career
Thenarse played college football at the University of Nebraska from 2006 to 2010. He appeared in 51 games and earned special teams MVP honors in 2006 and 2007. Known for his physical play, he later took on a larger defensive role in his senior years.
Despite going undrafted in 2011, Thenarse signed with Seattle and featured in three preseason games, recording one tackle. However, he was released during final roster cuts, ending his NFL journey before the regular season began.
Seahawks have won the Super Bowl twice since releasing Rickey Thenarse
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images
A few years after Thenarse’s release, Seattle built one of the league’s strongest teams. The franchise won Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014 with its dominant “Legion of Boom” defense.
Now, in 2026, the Seahawks claimed another title in Super Bowl LX, led by head coach Mike Macdonald and a powerful defensive unit. They defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium, with the MVP going to running back Kenneth Walker III.
Thenarse’s life after football has included legal troubles and now this latest incident. While his playing career was brief, the recent news has once again placed his name in the spotlight under difficult circumstances.