J.D. McKissic is on track to make his 2018 debut when the Seahawks host the 49ers on Sunday. The running back was activated from the injured reserve list on Wednesday and added to the 53-man roster, meaning that if all goes well in practice this week, he should be on the field for Sunday's game if he's not one of the seven inactive players announced prior to kickoff.
McKissic, who was placed on injured reserve before the start of the season with a foot injury, returned to practice last week.
"J.D.'s coming back," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said. "We're going to hopefully get him through the week and if everything works out right then we would like to have him participate this week."
McKissic appeared in 13 games last year, starting one, and rushed for 187 yards and a touchdown on 46 carries. He also had 34 catches for 266 yards and two touchdowns. McKissic doesn't just add depth at running back, he also has played receiver, and last year was one of Seattle's top performers on special teams.
The Seahawks waived receiver Keenan Reynolds on Tuesday, opening a spot for McKissic. Reynolds was still in Seattle Wednesday, however, having been re-signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers. The Seahawks also brought back tight end Tyrone Swoopes, signing him to the practice squad Wednesday. The Seahawks had an open practice squad spot after releasing receiver Malachi Dupre on Tuesday.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 12 game against the Carolina Panthers.
The Seahawks began their trip across country late Friday afternoon, leaving their buses and waiting to board their charter flight to Charlotte, North Carolina for the game against the Panthers.
Upon arrival in Charlotte, N.C. near midnight, defensive players Jacob Martin and Tre Flowers make their way across the rainy tarmac.
The Seahawks paid a brief visit to Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, where they gathered on the field for a moment before returning to their buses and a return to the team hotel in Charlotte.
Quarterback Brett Hundley is framed by an artistic light fixture at the team's hotel in Charlotte.
On game day, receiver Malik Turner was dressed to the nines as he headed for the buses.
On the morning of the game, quarterback Russell Wilson stopped to sign an autograph for a young fan on his way from the hotel to the bus.
Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin stretches on the grass at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte before facing the Panthers.
Quarterback Russell Wilson surveys the field during his early pregame warmups.
These young fans had competing interests during the game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson drops back for a pass during the team portion of pregame warmups.
Back in the locker room, defensive linemen Quinton Jefferson and Nazair Jones made last minute adjustments to their uniforms before taking the field.
Linebacker Barkevious Mingo stays warm on a stationary bike in the moments before kickoff.
Quarterback Russell Wilson and center Justin Britt lead the Seahawks from the locker room to the field for pregame introductions.
Offensive guard D.J. Fluker takes a seat on the Seahawks sidelines while the home team Carolina Panthers were introduced during pregame.
Quarterbacks Russell Wilson of the Seahawks and Cam Newton of the Panthers greet each other at midfield prior to the opening coin toss.
The Seahawks defense including Justin Coleman, Tedric Thomson and Frank Clark bring down Carolina's Christian McCaffrey.
The Seahawks defense including Tedric Thompson, Frank Clark, Nazair Jones, Jacob Martin and Quinton Jefferson celebrate after stopping the Panthers on fourth down on Carolina's opening drive of the game.
On Carolina's second drive, Nazair Jones posed after stopping the Panther's Christian McCaffrey for a loss of three yards, forcing a field goal.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett turns upfield on his way to a 27-yard gain in the second quarter after catching a pass from quarterback Russell Wilson.
Seattle's Malik Turner gets upfield for a 17-yard gain after making his first reception in the N.F.L.
Seattle's Doug Baldwin leapt high but Russell Wilson's pass to him in the end zone sailed high.
Seattle's Chris Carson crashes into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter, led by blocks from fullback Tre Madden and center Justin Britt.
Seattle head coach Pete Carroll congratulates Chris Carson after the Seahawks first touchdown of the game.
Seattle fullback Tre Madden dives for the end zone but is stopped short in the second quarter.
At halftime, offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer gives instructions.
Tight ends coach Pat McPherson talks to his players Nick Vannett and Ed Dickson in the locker room at halftime.
Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald uses his off-arm to tip away a pass intended for Carolina's Chris Manhertz in the end zone.
Seahawks safety Bradley McDougald intercepts a Cam Newton pass intended for Panthers tight end Chris Manhertz, thwarting a Carolina threat in the third quarter.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson goes upside down after trying to leap over Carolina's Eric Reid in the third quarter. Carson landed on his feet and tried to gain further yardage after his flip.
Seahawks receiver David Moore looks for yardage after hauling in a 54-yard bomb from quarterback Russell Wilson in the third quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett looks up after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson that was originally ruled down at the one-yard line but was changed to a touchdown after a replay review.
Seahawks receivers Tyler Lockett and David Moore recreate the Allen Iverson/Tyronn Lue fadeaway/stepover moment from NBA history for their celebration of Lockett's third quarter touchdown.
Seattle's Bobby Wagner and Bradley McDougald hit Carolina's Christian McCaffrey during the third quarter.
Seattle's Nick Vannett finds room to run after the catch in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks receiver David Moor trades stiff-arms with the Panthers' Captain Munnerlyn during a fourth quarter reception.
Seattle's Mike Davis goes up and through the pile for a key first down in the fourth quarter against the Panthers.
Seattle's defense forced Carolina's Christian McCaffrey to fumble at the goal line, but the ball escaped the pile into the arms of Carolina tight end Greg Olson. The Seahawks caused five fumbles by the Panthers and were unable to recover any of them.
Seattle's Doug Baldwin fakes out Carolina's Captain Munnerlyn in open field during the fourth quarter.
Facing fourth down and three yards to go, Seattle's Russell Wilson, protected by linemen D.J. Fluker, Justin Britt and J.R. Sweezy, dropped back to pass and looked downfield for receiver David Moore.
Seahawks receiver David Moore hauls in a 35-yard pass from quarterback Russell Wilson to tie the score at 27-27 with just over three minutes remaining in the game.
Carolina kicker Graham Gano missed this 52-yard field goal that would have given the Panthers the lead in the final minutes.
Seahawks linebacker Jacob Martin flies back to the sidelines after Panthers kicker Graham Gano missed a field goal in the final minutes.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett rushes to get up after making a 43-yard reception to the Carolina ten-yard line with just 45 seconds left in the game and the Seahawks with no timeouts remaining.
After two kneel downs and a quarterback spike to stop the clock, Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski hammered through a 31-yard field goal on the final play of the game to give Seattle a 30-27 victory on the road.
Seahawks players including Ed Dickson, Duane Brown, and Nick Vannett celebrate with kicker Sebastian Janikowski after his game-winning field goal on the final play of the game.
Head coach Pete Carroll talks to his team in the locker room after the win.
With the victory, Seahawks coaches yielded their first class seats to veteran players including Germain Ifedi and Russell Wilson.
Head coach Pete Carroll took a seat behind his players and was watching game film before the plane took off from Charlotte for the long flight home.
Upon arrival back at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, happy fans were waiting to greet the team buses.
