NFC title game hero Garry Gilliam inactive for Super Bowl XLIX

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Garry Gilliam, one of the unexpected heroes of the Seahawks’ overtime victory against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game, is the only surprise among the team’s seven inactive players for Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIX against the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium. And the move isn’t that surprising, because safety Jeron Johnson and tight end Cooper Helfet are ready to play after sitting the NFC title game two weeks ago. Johnson is a core special teams player and also insurance because the All-Pro safety tandem of Earl Thomas (shoulder) and Kam Chancellor (knee) will be playing after they were injured against the Packers and in Friday’s practice, respectively. Helfet gives the Seahawks a third tight, along with starter Luke Willson and Tony Moeaki. Gilliam had been used as the third tight endwhen Helfet was sidelined. Inactive For The Seahawks:CB Marcus Burley QB B.J. Daniels OT Garry Gilliam DE David King C Patrick Lewis OL Keavon Milton WR Kevin Norwood Inactive For The Patriots: RB Josh Boyce OL Jordan Devey RB Jonas Gray DL Zach Moore WR Bryan Tyms DL Joe Vellano RB James White RELATED STORIES Super Bowl XLIX Pregame Playlist Look Who's Coming To Super Bowl XLIX 12 Fest in the Desert turns into a display of the power of the 12s Carroll On Chancellor (Knee): "He Looked Pretty Good Today" Seahawks vs Patriots Super Bowl XLIX Picks & Predictions Katy Perry, Idina Menzel To Root For Seahawks In Super Bowl XLIX Lynch, Gronk Play Mortal Kombat X With Conan O'Brien Snoop Dogg's Super Bowl Prediction - "Seahawks May Pull It Off" 12 Things The Casual Football Fan Should Know About The Seahawks 12 Fun Facts About Seahawks Quarterback Russell Wilson

NFC title game hero Garry Gilliam inactive for Super Bowl XLIX

Garry Gilliam, a rookie free agent, helped the Seahawks reach the Super Bowl XLIX by catching a TD pass off a fake field goal in the NFC Championship game. But he’s among the inactive players for Sunday’s game.