Seahawks right guard Anthony Bradford, who was placed on injured reserve after suffering an injury in the season opener, will make his return on Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs.
"It's exciting. I'm really happy with AB (Anthony Bradford)," head coach Mike Macdonald said on Monday. "The way he's approached this injury and how he's a better version of himself than he was before he got injured. I think it just speaks to his work ethic and positive mentality, which is really cool. AB's played really good football for us. He's a very physical presence for us at right guard both in the run and pass, so we're excited to possibly get him back."
The return of Bradford means Seattle will have its entire starting offensive line for just the second time this season.
"It's nice to get the starting five back together," Macdonald said after Friday's practice. "The guys (Christian Haynes and Beau Stephens) did a good job filling in for him. But AB's (Anthony Bradford) earned this job for a reason. He's played good football for us, especially during training camp."
After playing in Week 1 and missing Week 2, Bradford was placed on injured reserve with knee and hip injuries. He said the decision to be put on injured reserve was a "good" one.
"Just to get my whole body right so I won't be dealing with something that's year long, so I can just get it cleared up and (get) ready to play ball," Bradford said.
Being on injured reserve for most players isn't something they want to deal with or have to go through, but Macdonald said Bradford is better because of it.
"Normally a guy is forced to go on IR and it's a bummer, and it is for AB (Anthony Bradford). You can sense that there is frustration there because he wants to be healthy and he wants to be playing great football, but there is a way that you can approach that too," Macdonald said. "The way that he's approached it with positivity and energy has been a sense of strength for the guys rather than someone that has to just deal with the injury. I'm really impressed by how he's handled everything."
Bradford said it was important to stay around the team despite not being able to practice.
"Most dudes that are on IR, they probably feel a little left out, getting out the building early, but I kept in it," he said. "Stayed at meetings, just working out, staying around the guys, just trying to make sure I'm in the fight with the boys every week."
Bradford added: "I appreciate the decision. Now I'm ready to play ball."
The Seahawks take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football in Week 7. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Chiefs.
Seattle Seahawks' John Sawyer, left, and Kansas City Chiefs' Jimbo Elrod, right, roll after the ball fumbled by Sawyer during the first quarter of their game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 11, 1977. (AP Photo/John Filo)
Seattle Seahawks running back Dan Doornink (33) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in San Francisco, Sept. 30, 1979. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 24-6. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Quarterback Todd Blackledge (14) of the Kansas City Chiefs, is grabbed by Jacob Green (79) of the Seattle Seahawks and sacked for a four-yard loss during the second quarter of their NFL game, Sept. 14, 1986. Also rushing Blackledge is Joe Nash (72) of the Seahawks. Seattle beat Kansas City 23-17. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart)
Quarterback Todd Blackledge, right, of the Kansas City Chiefs, is sacked for a seven-yard loss by linebacker Brian Bosworth, left, of the Seattle Seahawks, during the third quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Wash., Sept. 20, 1987. Seattle beat Kansas City 43-14. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Albert Lewis (29) and safety Lloyd Burruss (34) team up to stop Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ray Butler (83) during an NFL game in Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 20, 1988. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 27-24. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Running back Barry Word (23) of the Kansas City Chiefs runs past Cortez Kennedy (99) of the Seattle Seahawks for three of his 85 yards during the third quarter of NFL game in Seattle, Nov. 23, 1992. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Thomas (58) flies down the sideline with an 86-yard run and touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 5, 1993. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Rick Mirer attempts to elude Derrick Thomas during an NFL Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on January 2, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 34-24. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Marcus Allen (32) runs for yardage against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL Football game on October 23, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 38-23. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Joe Montana drops back to throw during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 27, 1994, in Seattle against the Seahawks. Montana was sidelined late in the third quarter when he sprained his left foot. Kansas City led 6-0 when he was replaced by backup Steve Bono. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
The ball is just out of reach for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Mike Pritchard during the first quarter Thursday, Oct. 17, 1996, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jerome Woods is a couple of steps behind on the incomplete pass play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Elvis Grbac (11) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium on September 28, 1997 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs won 20-17. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
Kansas Chiefs Chiefs receiver Derrick Alexander runs with a reception during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 8, 1998 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 24-12. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Seattle Seahawks' Christian Fauria runs ahead of Kansas City Chiefs' Donnie Edwards after catching a pass in the third quarter in Seattle on Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. (AP Photo/Lauren McFalls)
Kansas City Chiefs Priest Holmes (31) during a against the Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on November 25, 2001 The Chiefs beat the Seahawks 19-7. Priest Holmes played for 10 years with 2 teams and was a 3-time Pro Bowler.(AP Photo/Chris Bernacchi)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander leaps into the end zone for a touchdown on a 3-yard run past Kansas City Chiefs defender Ray Crockett in the second quarter in Seattle, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant, left, breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Eddie Kennison (87) during the first quarter of a football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs Dustin Colquitt (2) recovers a blocked field goal attempt as Seattle Seahawks Kelly Jennings comes in for the tackle in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Seattle. Chiefs Andy Studebaker (96) attempts to provide protection for Colquitt. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seahawks Frank Clark and Jarran Reed tackle Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes late in the game.
Seattle's Chris Carson goes crashing into the end zone with a one-yard touchdown to extend the Seahawks lead to 38-28 in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin makes a fingertip catch deep in Chiefs territory to set up Chris Carson's touchdown late in the game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson escapes up the middle for a 26-yard gain in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks receiver David Moore leaps high in the corner of the end zone but was just out-of-bounds upon landing for an incomplete pass.
Seattle's Doug Baldwin leaps to make a twisting catch for a 27-yard touchdown in the third quarter, giving the Seahawks a 24-17 lead.
