Linebacker Nick Bellore will not be on the field for the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants. For good reason: His partner is expecting the birth of their child together.

The Seattle Seahawks will have to do without linebacker Nick Bellore for Monday night’s game against the New York Giants. The 34-year-old flew back to Seattle, he and his partner are expecting a child together.

Bellore has been under contract with the Seahawks since 2019 and is mainly known for his qualities on special teams. He also runs at fullback and linebacker.

In the current season, he was on the turf for 73 snaps in the special teams. He has not yet made a tackle.