On his 66th birthday, head coach Pete Carroll met with the media following the Seahawks' final practice of Week 2 and shared a few injury updates as his team readies to face the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday at CenturyLink Field.
"We're really looking forward to this coming home," Carroll began. "It's really fun to be back home. There's so much attention to it for us, it's just such a great thrill to play here. So looking forward to it."
Here's more of what Carroll had to say after Friday's workout:
Richard Sherman "Looks Like He Can Play"
After sitting out practice on Wednesday and Thursday this week, Richard Sherman (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant during Friday's session, but Carroll was encouraged by his progress.
"He did well today," Carroll said of the Seahawks' Pro Bowl cornerback. "He practiced the whole practice today. He missed a couple days to rest and we'll see how he is tomorrow and all the way to gameday. He looked really good."
While Sherman is officially listed as questionable against the 49ers, Carroll sounded optimistic that Sherman would be able to suit up and play a week after he battled through an injury against the Green Bay Packers.
"He felt it and he did have to play through some," Carroll noted of Sherman's Week 1 injury status at Lambeau Field. "His attitude about being injured and whether he can play or not is so far off the charts. Courageous and determined, committed, he just won't accept it. There's always been people that heal better than others and we'll see how this works out, but you couldn't ask for a guy's attitude to be more on point to heal himself. Eventually our bodies do heal and we have something to do with it.
"He looks like he can play. He looked good today."
Carroll's "Excited To See" Thomas Rawls Back
Running back Thomas Rawls (ankle), who was inactive for last week's game against the Packers, is on track to play this Sunday against San Francisco, Carroll said.
"We're anxious to see him play and I'm hoping he has a real good, clear opportunity to get back in the flow of things," Carroll said. "He's been such a fun player to watch. We're excited to see him back. We'll see what happens."
Rawls wasn't listed on the Seahawks' game status report, another encouraging sign that the third-year back should be ready to play this weekend. Seattle's game status report only showed Sherman as questionable and starting strongside linebacker Terence Garvin (shoulder) as doubtful.
Extra Points
- With Garvin's status in doubt, the Seahawks could turn to veteran Michael Wilhoite, the former 49er who joined Seattle as a free agent this past offseason. When he's been healthy, Wilhoite has been in the mix at the starting strongside linebacker spot throughout training camp and preseason. "This is his first week back in some time," Carroll said of Wilhoite, who missed the regular-season opener while nursing a calf injury. "Mike got off to a great start with us and then a couple different things kept him away for some time. Very smart player, very savvy guy. He knows what he's doing. He'll play good football for us."
- Weakside linebacker K.J. Wright (ankle) missed one practice to start the week, but Carroll said Wright should be "fine" for Sunday's game.
Here's a closer look at Friday's practice report for the Seahawks and 49ers:
Seattle Seahawks
Did Not Participate in Practice
LB Terence Garvin (Shoulder; Doubtful)
Limited Participation in Practice
CB Richard Sherman (Hamstring; Questionable)
Full Participation in Practice
CB Shaquill Griffin (Concussion)
S Delano Hill (Shoulder)
RB Thomas Rawls (Ankle)
LB Michael Wilhoite (Calf)
LB K.J. Wright (Ankle)
San Francisco 49ers
Did Not Participate in Practice
LB Reuben Foster (Ankle; Out)
Limited Participation in Practice
Jimmie Ward (Hamstring; Questionable)
Full Participation in Practice
TE George Kittle (Hamstring/Calf)
T Joe Staley (Not Injury Related)
Photos of the Seahawks playing the 49ers throughout the years leading up to their Week 2 game at CenturyLink Field.
Seattle Seahawks fullback Dan Doornink (33) runs upfield during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Oct. 7, 1979. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 35-24. (AP Photo/Al Messerschmidt)
San Francisco quarterback Joe Montana (16) passes during an NFL football game against Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Nov. 25, 1985, in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game, 19-6. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers' Terrell Owens catches the game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback Jeff Garcia while Seattle Seahawks' Shawn Springs defends during the fourth quarter in Seattle, Monday, Oct. 14. 29, 2002. The 49ers won, 28-21. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
San Francisco 49ers running back Garrison Hearst (20) runs for good 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' Antonio Cochran (78) celebrates a fumble recovery by teammate safety Ken Hamlin on the first play after the 2-minute warning in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 20-19. At left is 49ers' Ron Stone. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers defensive end John Engelberger (95) rushes 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' Ken Lucas (21) grabs San Francisco 49ers Jamal Robertson on a run in the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Seattle. Robertson was held to no gain on the play, and the Seahawks won, 34-0. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck throws the ball away as he is hit by San Francisco 49ers' John Engelberger in the first half Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)
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)
San Francisco 49ers' Shawntae Spencer, left, pushes Seattle Seahawks' Joe Jurevicius out of bounds on a first quarter pass reception, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander, front left, is brought down by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Manny Lawson, back, and linebacker Brandon Moore, right, in the second half of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006. San Francisco won 20-14. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) sits on the ground after fumbling against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Qwest Field in Seattle. The Seahawks recoverd the ball. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch (83) breaks away from San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements (22) in the second quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 12: Guard Chris Gray #62 of the Seattle Seahawks against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 12, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won the game 24-0. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Chris Gray
Seattle Seahawks running back Justin Forsett (30) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers running back Michael Robinson (24) during an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Josh Wilson (26) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
San Francisco 49ers' Ahmad Brooks and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in action during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Marcus Trufant tackles San Francisco 49ers' Josh Morgan, knocking him out of bounds and keeping him from scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks running back Michael Robinson #26 during an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers December 12, 2010 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco Ca. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 40 - 21 in regular season week fourteen action. (Ap Photo/ Bill Nichols)
Seattle Seahawks running back Justin Forsett (20) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers safety Donte Whitner (31) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith (94) bull rushes the quarterback during an NFL game against Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Robert Gallery (72) on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Seattle. The 49ers won the game, 19-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver (29) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Seattle Seahawks running back Robert Turbin (22) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) during the NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Jon Ferrey)
Seattle Seahawks Russell Wilson, right, looks to pass as he is pursued by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) gets tackled by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Tony McDaniel (99) who goes upside down on the play during the NFL week 14 football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game 19-17. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks' Zach Miller (86) is tripped up by San Francisco 49ers' Tramaine Brock after a catch during the first half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman tips a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree (15) in the final seconds of the second half of the NFL football NFC Championship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014, in Seattle. Malcolm Smith intercepted the tipped pass. The Seahawks won 23-17 to advance to Super Bowl XLVIII. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
As the crowd erupts, linebacker Malcolm Smith cradles the pass tipped by teammate Richard Sherman in front of Michael Crabtree sealing the victory, the NFC Championship and a trip to the Super Bowl.
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman, right, closes in on San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Lloyd in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 17-7. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is sacked during an NFL game by Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Michael Bennett (72) on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Santa Clara, CA. The Seahawks won the game, 20-3. (Greg Trott via AP)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock (26) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Jimmy Graham (88), tight end de los Seahawks de Seattle, anota un touchdown frente a NaVorro Bowman, de los 49ers de San Francisco, en la primera mitad del juego del domingo 25 de septiembre de 2016, en Seattle. (AP Foto/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) scores a touchdown between San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Gerald Hodges (51), strong safety Jaquiski Tartt (29) and linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
