And they might not be taking a seat any time soon. Both Blankenship and Scott could be starting at two of the five defensive back positions, with Blankenship at safety and Scott at nickel corner, for at least another week.
That’s certainly true for Scott, who has replaced Avonte Maddox, who injured his hamstring against Houston on Nov. 3. Maddox isn’t eligible to come off injured reserve until December 11 at the earliest.
