The NFC West champion Seattle Seahawks have placed linebacker Jamie Sharper on injured reserve, ending his season.
Sharper, a nine-year veteran who signed with the Seahawks as a free agent in April, started the first eight games this season before being sidelined by a staph infection in his right knee.
The Seahawks replaced Sharper on the roster by activating cornerback Mike Harden from the practice squad.
Sharper signed a $17.5 million, five-year contract, with a $1.5 million signing bonus with Seattle after being released by the Houston Texans. He was with the Texans for three seasons after playing five seasons with Baltimore.
Seattle Loses Sharper For The Season