The Seahawks wrapped up their practice week Friday before heading to Philadelphia for a Week 12 game against the Eagles, and Seahawks coach Pete Carroll noticed the effect of the bye week on his team during the week of work.
"You could really tell that they got a boost," Carroll said. "You could see the fresh-leg effect. Guys looked really quick, and it was a really spirited week, they were feeling good, and we got guys through it. So everything worked out just fine."
One player who wasn't on the field Friday, however, was defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who did not practice all week, and was away getting treatment for a hip injury. Carroll said Clowney will join the team in Philadelphia and will be a game-day decision.
"He's questionable at this point with a sore hip," Carroll said. "He had a little off-campus treatment today, so we'll see how he is on gameday."
Clowney, who earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his Week 10 performance against the 49ers, sustained the injury in that game, Carroll said.
"(He) came out of the game with a little something," Carroll said. "We're just checking him and making sure he's OK."
Carroll said Clowney will work out prior to the game to determine his availability: "We've got to make sure he's OK."
On a vey positive injury note, Tyler Lockett is ready to go despite a leg contusion that caused him to spend two nights in the hospital following the win over the 49ers.
"He did well, practiced yesterday and today, he's ready to go," Carroll said.
Carroll added that the bye likely kept Lockett from having to miss a game: "I don't know if he'd have made it now if we had played last week, that would have been hard to see that happen. But he's ready to go now. He's fine."
Tight end Luke Willson, who hurt his hamstring against the 49ers, is listed as doubtful after not practicing all week, but Carroll is still holding out some hope for a player who has proven to be a very fast healer during his career.
"We've got Luke listed as officially doubtful, I have him as probable-doubtful," Carroll said. "I don't know that that's an official category, but I just can't go with the doubtful thing in my mind. We've got to say something, so we're calling him probable-doubtful on my list, and we'll see what happens."
Carroll also provided more clarity on the decision to place tight end Ed Dickson on injured reserve just two days after activating him from IR.
"We stepped up his work in the first couple of days, knowing we were earnestly working to get ready, and he's just not ready," Carroll said. "That's unfortunate, I feel bad for him and all, but it's just the right thing to do. He's not ready to play yet. He was ready to get back to practice, we did that, but when we pushed it up, you could tell."
Dickson going to IR and Willson's injury means Jake Hollister is likely to have a big role for the third straight week after catching three touchdown passes in the last two games, both of which saw Willson's playing time limited by injuries.
"I'm really fired up about Jake," Carroll said of Hollister, who started the year on the practice squad. "Really, Jake needed a chance to show. He has always been with us been a tremendous worker. He's fast, he has really good speed for the tight end spot, and his natural ability just has come through. So we're thrilled that he's making the plays he's making and we're using him as we are. He's still participating on special teams as well, so he's really doing a great job. I'm really fired up about it."
Among the notable injury news for the Eagles, Pro-Bowl right tackle Lane Johnson has been ruled out due to a concussion. That means rookie Andre Dillard, a first-round pick out of Washington State and a Woodinville High School grad, will start at right tackle for the Eagles.
Three of Philadelphia's top offensive weapons, running back Jordan Howard and receivers Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor, are questionable.
Here are the injury reports for both teams:
Seattle Seahawks
Doubtful
TE Luke Willson (hamstring, did not participate in practice)
Questionable
DE Jadeveon Clowney (knee/hip, did not participate in practice)
CB Neiko Thorpe (groin, did not participate in practice)
Philadelphia Eagles
Out
T Lane Johnson (concussion, did not participate in practice)
S Rudy Ford (abdomen, did not participate in practice)
Questionable
WR Nelson Agholor (knee, did not participate in practice)
WR Alshon Jeffery (ankle, limited participation)
RB Jordan Howard (shoulder, limited participation)
The Seahawks and the Eagles will meet this Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field for the twelfth week of the 2019 season. Take a look back at photos from past games between the two teams.
Seahawks quarterback Dave Krieg gets off a pass during loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 1989. (AP Photo)
Herschel Walker (34) of the Philadelphia Eagles manages to avoid Tyrone Rodgers (91) and Jeff Bryant (77) of he Seattle Seahawks for a 12-yard gain during the fourth quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 14, 1992. Walker carried 23 times for 11 yards in the game as Philadelphia won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Quarterback Randell Cunningham (12) of the Philadelphia Eagles is unable to avoid the rush of Cortez Kennedy (99) of the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter of NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 13, 1992. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Rodney Peete (9) changes the play at the line as he looks at the Seattle Seahawks defense in the third quarter of Sunday's, Dec. 3, 1995 game in Seattle. Seattle won the game 26-14. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Philadelphia Eagles' James Thrash catches a pass for a touchdown while Seattle Seahawks' Ken Lucas chases during the second quarter in Seattle Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) runs for a first down as Philadelphia Eagles' Shawn Barber gives chase in the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Jerramy Stevens catches an 11-yard pass in the endzone for a touchdown with Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Dawkins defending with 49 seconds left in the game in Seattle Sunday Sunday Dec. 8, 2002. The Eagles won 27-20. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tim Hasselbeck meets with with his brother Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck after the Eagles 27-20 win in Seattle Sunday Dec. 8, 2002. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks D.J. Hackett (18) pulls down the pass in the endzone from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in the closing minutes of the first half as the Eagles's Michael Lewis,left, and Sheldon Brown, center, defend Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Seattle Seahawks' linebacker Lofa Tatupu (51) heads for the endzone with an intercepted pass from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike McMahon in the second quarter of NFL action Monday night Dec. 5, 2005 in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike McMahon (4) is brought down after a short gain by Seattle Seahawks Marquand Manuel (33) in NFL action Monday night Dec. 5, 2005 in Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Miles Kennedy)
Seattle Seahawks' Nate Burleson skips to the goal line with a pass from Matt Hasselbeck for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Philadelphia. Seattle won 28-24. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Seattle Seahawks' Julian Peterson (59) meets Philadelphia Eagles' Brian Westbrook at the top of the pile to keep him from scoring from the 1-yard-line during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander barrels through the Eagles defensive line during a game on December 2, 2007. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 28-24.
Linebacker Stewart Bradley #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes the quarterback against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 2, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The Eagles defeated the Seahawks 26-7. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles is hit by Leroy Hill #56 of the Seattle Seahawks as he returns a punt at Qwest Field on November 2, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. The Eagles defeated the Seahawks 26-7. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker David Hawthorne takes off down the field after intercepting an Eagles pass attempt during a game on December 1, 2011. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 31-14.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate attempts to pull down a touchdown reception over an Eagles defender during a game on December 1, 2011. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 31-14.
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) rushes for a gain as Philadelphia Eagles nose tackle Bennie Logan (96) defends during an NFL football game at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Philadelphia. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-14. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner signals Seattle's recovery of an Eagles fumble during a game on December 7, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-14.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson attempts to avoid an Eagles defender while looking to make a pass down field during a game on December 7, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-14.
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril sacks Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz jarring the ball loose during a game on November 20, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 26-15.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson dives into the end zone after making a reception during a game on November 20, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 26-15.
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner takes down Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz for a sack during a game on November 20, 2016. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 26-15.
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver takes in the 12s at CenturyLink Field after scoring a touchdown during a game on December 3, 2017. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-10.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin forces a pass break up during a game on December 3, 2017. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-10.
Seattle Seahawks running back Mike Davis leaps over the Eagles defense during a game on December 3, 2017. The Seahawks defeated the Eagles 24-10.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates after leading his team to a touchdown during a week 13 NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 in Seattle. Seattle won 24-10. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
