The Seahawks were back on the practice field for the first time Sunday, and while guard Damien Lewis, who left Thursday's game with an ankle injury, wasn't a part of the action, the news continues to be positive following what, in the moment, looked to be a potentially serious injury.
Lewis, who was injured when another player fell into his leg, was carted off the field with an air cast on his leg—often the sign of a significant injury—but after the game Pete Carroll noted that X-rays were negative and that Lewis had a sprained ankle.
On Sunday, Carroll gave more positive news, namely that the injury is not the more serious high ankle sprain.
"It's kind of a basketball ankle sprain, so that's a really positive thing," Carroll said. "It's the swelling that he's going to deal with—there's no torn ligaments or any of that stuff. It doesn't mean he's immediately popping back, but it's not going to be a long time. It's not like a high ankle sprain that lingers forever."
Running back Kenneth Walker III was also a non-participant as he continues to recover from the procedure he had last week.
"He's still pretty tender," Carroll said. "He's got some things to heal. It's just a matter of time. We don't have a designated return sequence yet, we've got to see how he responds."
Fellow 2022 second-round pick Boye Mafe was at practice but not taking part in the action, the result of a shoulder injury he sustained in Thursday night's game.
"He's got a shoulder strain," Carroll said. "We've got to see what happens with him this week. I don't think he'll make it back this week, but he's not damaged and he'll be ok.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from preseason week two vs. the Chicago Bears on August 18, 2022 at Lumen Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Captains Al Woods, Nick Bellore and Geno Smith head to midfield for the coin toss, accompanied by the Virginia Mason Playmaker John Oftebro.
Seahawks safety Bubba Bolden uses a Hyperice Hypervolt to help him get loose in the locker room before the game.
Seahawks receiver Aaron Fuller relaxes in the locker room hours before the game.
Tight end Tyler Mabry stretches in the locker room.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams arrives for the preseason game against the Chicago Bears.
The Seahawks jump around the locker room during "team up".
Receiver DK Metcalf listens to receivers coach Sanjay Lal on the field before the game.
Cornerback Tariq Woolen leaps high during early pregame wamups.
Tight end Colby Parkinson shows off his size and reach by making a one-handed catch during pregame.
Guests from Make-a-Wish watch the Seahawks warmup from the end zone before the game.
Seahawks defensive lineman Myles Adams signs autotgraphs for fans.
Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs leans on assistant coach DeShawn Shead as they have a relaxed moment before the game.
First year cornerback Tariq Woolen listens intently as veteran Justin Coleman shares advice on the field before the game.
Seahawks legends Marcus Trufant, Ray Roberts, Robert Turbin and Paul Moyer interview local basketball star Paolo Banchero who was selected number one in the 2022 NBA draft. Banchero raised the 12 flag before kickoff.
Pregame introductions begin at Lumen Field for the first time this season.
Seahawks safety Bubba Bolden makes a tackle.
Seahawks safety Bubba Bolden celebrates after makign a tackle. At left is linebacker Cody Barton.
Seahawks running back Travis Homer leaps through a tackle.
Seahawks receiver Penny Hart stiff-arms a Chicago defender.
Seahawks cornerback Michael Jackson makes a tackle.
Myles Adams signals fourth down after a sack.
The Junior Seahawks Dancers took the field for the halftime show.
Seahawks Junior Dancers provided the halftime entertainment.
Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant breaks up a pass in the end zone.
Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks smiles on the sidelines with Tyler Lockett.
Lakiem Williams celebrates with teammate Joel Dublanko after a fumble recovery on a punt.
This 12 showed up and showed out for the game against the Bears.
Joey Blout celebrates with assistant coach DeShawn Shead after a play.
Seahawks receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside battles for a ball near the end zone.
Seahawks receiver Aaron Fuller makes an acrobatic attempt at a catch in the end zone.
Cornerback Coby Bryant talks with veteran teammate Ryan Neal on the sideines.
Seattle's Joey Blount makes a video recording for the 12s as he heads to the locker room following his first game as a Seahawk at Lumen Field.
