Jamal Adams returning to the practice field after signing a four-year contract extension was the big news Tuesday at Seahawks training camp, but he wasn't the only player making his training camp debut.
Rookie receiver D'Wayne Eskridge, who opened camp on the physically able to perform list due to a toe injury, was also back in action having passed his physical. The Seahawks will ease Eskridge back into things, but Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said the second-round pick is "in incredible shape" and that the transition now is less about getting him ready physically as it is catching him up from a learning standpoint.
And while they won't rush Eskridge back, the Seahawks should have him back for the regular-season opener, Carroll said: "He should be ready and raring to go by the opener. We're not concerned about that timeframe, it's whether or not he can make it to this game in a couple of weeks. We'd love for him to get some playtime to get started; I don't know that that can happen, and we're not going to press that."
And even if Eskridge isn't yet a full-go in practice, having him back on the field was a welcome site.
"We did see him enough (in offseason workouts) to see what he could do, and he teased the heck out of us with his early showing, so we've been really waiting," Carroll said. "(Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron)'s got a real good plan for him and how we're going to incorporate him. We're not going to overload him, but we're going to try to get him involved, and that will happen. We'll get that done."
In more positive injury news, the Seahawks learned that the foot injury sustained by Colby Parkinson will not require surgery and that he should be able to make a quick return.
"We got a really good report on Colby that he's not in need of surgery at this point," Carroll said. "They have a couple things that they've done, a couple of treatments that they've done to help them, and we're hopeful. We're hopeful he can get back a couple weeks, so we'll see how that goes. At one point we thought it might be much longer than that."
Also returning to practice after missing the preseason opener and practice time leading up to it were cornerback Damarious Randall, defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche, running back Rashaad Penny, and tackle Jamarco Jones.
As for those not practicing Tuesday, here is what Carroll had to say.
- WR Tyler Lockett (soreness): "We're just making sure he's clearly all the way back. He really can run right now and he's done some stuff, but we just want to make sure that—he has a sore groin, just a little bit of soreness, he didn't have a strain, but just some soreness. We're just going see it through."
- Quarterback Geno Smith (concussion): "He took a real hit that's still affecting him a bit. He wasn't here today, we left him home today. He's still recovering. Unfortunately he got popped really hard.
- DB Marquise Blair (soreness): "He's got some soreness that we're trying to work our way through. It's soreness in his kneecap that's not part of the structure of it. We just don't want to push him to a point where it gets nagging and it's a chronic deal, so we're going to wait him out a little bit."
- CB D.J. Reed (groin): "He probably won't make it back this week on the field, but we're hopeful it's soon after that. Maybe at the end of the week he gets some work, and early next week for sure."
- Tackles Cedric Ogbuehi (biceps) and Tommy Champion (groin) are both "making good progress," Carroll said, noting Champion should be back on the practice field soon.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' 20-7 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks rookie D'Wayne Eskridge carries a box of food for the veterans as he makes his way to the buses for the first road trip of the season.
Seahawks players board the Delta charter for the trip to Las Vegas to face the Raiders.
The hotels of the Vegas Strip are off in the distance as Poona Ford heads for the team buses upon landing.
Rick Rainwater, left, and Chad Sensibaugh of the team's equipment staff help unload equipment from the belly of the the aircraft upon landing in Las Vegas.
Amelie Saint-Dizier, an intern on the training staff, helps set up the training area in the Seahawks locker room at Allegiant Stadium on Friday evening.
The Seahawks equipment staff set up all the players lockers upon arrival in Las Vegas.
Seahawks linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven goes over the top to prevent a touchdown early in the game.
Seahawks receiver Aaron Fuller leaves a Raiders defender in his wake on a first quater reception.
Seahawks defenders Ben Burr-Kirven, Jordyn Brooks and Ahkello Witherspoon combine on a tackle.
Seahawks defensive back Ryan Neal intercepts a pass by the Raider's Nathan Peterman.
Seahawks running backs coach Chad Morton celebrates with DeeJay Dallas after a touchdown in the second half.
Seahawks cornerback Ugo Amadi blitzes and pressures Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman into an incomplete pass.
Seahawks defensive lineman Rasheem Green sacks Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman.
Seahawks defenders cause a Raiders player to lose his helmet in the second half.
Veterans Carlos Dunlap and Bobby Wagner confer on the sidelines.
Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor pressures Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman.
Linebacker Cody Barton sacks Raiders quarterback Nathan Peterman for Barton's second sack of the game.
Seattle linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven goes up to meet the Raiders running back on a goal line play.
On game day, offensive guard Damien Lewis waits for the team's brief walk-thru to begin at the hotel.
The Seahawks underwent a brief walkthru in the their team hotel on the morning of the game.
Seahawks running backs gather at the end of walkthru before returning to their rooms to relax before the game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson heads leaves the team hotel on game day.
Seahawks 12s were loud and proud in the stands for the first NFL game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The pair repped both teams on Saturday night for the game between the Seahawks and Raiders.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner signs auotographs for 12s before the game.
Seahawks defensive lineman Alton Robinson stretches in the locker room before the game.
The Seahawks head to the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterbacks Geno Smith, Sean Mannion and Alex McGough sit quietly in the locker room as they wait to take the field.
Seahawks Connor Wedington and Stone Forsythe lead the team down the tunnel from the visitor's locker room to the field prior to pregame introductions.
Quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Geno Smith lead the team onto the field at Allegiant Stadium for the presason game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Defensive line coach Clint Hurtt instructs defensive end Darrell Taylor on the sidelines between series.
Seahawks running back Deejay Dallas scores after taking a short pass from quarterback Alex McGough on a fourth down play.
After the game, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson signs autographs on his way to the locker room.
The lights of the Las Vegas strip shine brightly as the Seahawks team buses pull up to their Delta charter for the return trip to Seattle.
