After two weeks of practice, running back J.D. McKissic is expected to make his 2018 debut for the Seahawks when they host the 49ers on Sunday.
McKissic, who until this week had been on injured reserve, the result of a foot injury sustained in training camp, was added to the roster on Wednesday. On Friday, Carroll said McKissic has been impressive in his two weeks back.
“He did great, he really did,” Carroll said. “He did a marvelous job getting ready to come back—he looked terrific last week too—we just kind of wanted to make sure we took enough time to make sure he could respond to a week’s work and all of that; he did, he had a terrific week, and we’re anxious to see him run the football.”
McKissic is eager to get back on the field and join a rushing attack that is producing a league-best 147.1 rushing yards per game.
“I’m excited to be back. I’m just ready to contribute, play on special teams and hustle and help the team win,” he said.
McKissic said the play of his fellow running backs “has been beautiful. You’ve got guys contributing—three guys with over 300 yards, that’s amazing. You’ve got to give the O-line credit as well, and the coaches have put together a good game plan, and the guys are doing pretty good… It’s booming right now. Three guys with 300 yards, that’s something you want to be a part of.”
McKissic returns as another running back, C.J. Prosise, is out with what Carroll called, “an abdomen, groin, hip-flexor thing going on… It has really been bothering him for some time, he has been working through it, and it’s just gone beyond that.”
Out for the third week in a row is linebacker K.J. Wright, who was away from the team this week seeking treatment for his knee.
“All reports are good, making progress and positive,” Carroll said. “He’ll be back tonight.”
Asked about Wright’s timeline to return, Carroll said, “I don’t know that. We’ve got to wait and see what happens, see where he is probably Wednesday, Thursday next week.”
Defensive tackle Shamar Stephen is questionable because of a foot injury, though he was a full participant in practice Friday.
“He has had a foot issue all year long he has been nursing,” Carroll said. “We kept him out for a couple days to make sure we maximize the rest. He looked good today, so I think he’s questionable because of the two days (off), but there’s a chance he can play.”
Fullback Tre Madden (chest) and safety Shalom Luani (quadriceps) are listed as doubtful and did not practice Friday.
On Madden, Carroll said, “He’s got a little sprain there that was really bothering him throughout the week, got hit on the pass he caught down by the goal line, so we have him listed as doubtful.”
On Luani, Carroll said, “He got a hip-flexor thing in the walkthrough part of our practice on Wednesday. How that happened, I don’t know. He just took a bad step somewhere in there, and it just flared up on him. It’s legitimately there. It’s not a serious one, but it’s enough to keep him really doubtful for this weekend.”
Here are the full injury reports for both teams:
Seattle Seahawks
Out
LB K.J. Wright (knee, did not participate in practice)
RB C.J. Prosise (abdomen, did not participate in practice)
Doubtful
FB Tre Madden (chest, did not participate in practice)
S Shalom Luani (quadriceps, did not participate in practice)
Questionable
DT Shamar Stephen (foot, full participation in practice)
San Francisco 49ers
Out
WR Pierre Garcon (knee, limited participation in practice)
G Joshua Garnett (thumb, limited participation in practice)
S D.J. Reed (heel, chest did not participate in practice)
WR Marquise Goodwin (non injury related, did not participate in practice)
The Seahawks and 49ers will meet for the 40th time in the regular season this Sunday in California. Take a look back at photos from past games played between the two teams.
Seattle Seahawks guard Tom Lynch (61) takes on San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dan Bunz (57) during an NFL game in San Francisco, Oct. 7, 1979. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 35-24. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver James McKnight (82) catches a 21-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Warren Moon in the second quarter of their game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997, in Seattle. Defending on the play is San Francisco's Merton Hanks (36). (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers running back Garrison Hearst (20) runs for yardage in front of Seattle Seahawks free safety Marcus Robertson (31), and defensive end Anton Palepoi (91) in the third quarter, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, in San Francisco. Hearst scored three times during the 49ers 31-24 win over the Seahawks. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) on Saturday, December 27, 2003, in San Francisco, California. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 24-17. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander scores on a 1-yard run as San Francisco 49ers' Julian Peterson tries to stop him in the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Rocky Bernard, top, sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Ken Dorsey in the fourth quarter in San Francisco on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005. The Seahawks won 27-25. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Seattle Seahawks' Lofa Tatupu (51) runs after a second quarter interception as San Francisco 49ers' Kwame Harris (77) moves in, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, in Seattle. The Seahawks won, 41-3. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) passes in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander jumps between San Francisco 49ers' Patrick Willis, left, and Mark Roman, right, during the third quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. The Seahawks won 23-3. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) passes against the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter during an NFL football game in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Seahawks' Jordan Babineaux (27) and Deon Grant (24) in action against San Francisco 49ers’ Delanie Walker during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ruvell Martin (82) celebrates with guard Mike Gibson (64) after scoring on an 11-yard touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
In this Dec. 24, 2011 photo, Seattle Seahawks' Heath Farwell (55) blocks a punt by San Francisco 49ers' Andy Lee in the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle.
Seattle Seahawks' Ricardo Lockette, left, makes a catch as San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Rogers defends in the first half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Seattle. 49ers won 19-17.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman comes down with an interception ahead of San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver Randy Moss in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 42-13. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks' middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) in the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman (25) tips a pass in the end zone intended for San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) in the final minute of the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Seattle. Seattle's Malcolm Smith intercepted the tipped pass.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Thomas Rawls (34), Seattle Seahawks, scores against Michael Wilhoite, San Francisco 49ers linebacker, in the game played on Sunday, November 22, 2015 (AP Photo / John Froschauer)
San Francisco 49ers defensive linemen DeForest Buckner (99) go up against Bradley Sowell (78) of the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Seattle, WA. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 37-18. (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes as San Francisco 49ers linebacker Michael Wilhoite applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017, file photo, Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) celebrates after a touchdown reception against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Graham is on a run of touchdowns unlike any other point in his three seasons with the Seahawks. He leads NFC tight ends with eight TDs, six coming in the past five games. (AP Photo/Don Feria, File)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown, (18) celebrates with wide receiver David Moore (83) after Brown caught a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
