The Seahawks began their week of practice Wednesday as they prepare for their divisional round playoff game in Green Bay, and one of the biggest questions this week, from an injury standpoint, is the status of left tackle Duane Brown.
Brown has missed the last three games with a knee injury and had surgery two and a half weeks ago, and while he isn't yet practicing, he is doing work that Seahawks coach Pete Carroll described as encouraging.
"Duane did some work yesterday and is doing work again today," Carroll said. "He won't practice today, but it's an encouraging sign about him making his return. So we'll see what happens. We won't know until late (in the week)."
The status of another starting offensive lineman, left guard Mike Iupati, is not yet known for this week. Iupati missed Seattle's wild-card win in Philadelphia due to a stinger and did not practice Wednesday. Carroll said the Seahawks are currently waiting on a second opinion on that injury.
Also sitting out practice were tackle George Fant (groin), center Joey Hunt (fibula) and defensive end Quinton Jefferson (ankle).
In positive news, defensive end Ziggy Ansah was limited in practice after leaving Sunday's game with a stinger.
"He feels better than the trainers thought he would be after the episode he had in the game," Carroll said. "So he's planning on working his way back into playing. We'll see how it goes during the week."
Also limited was Jadeveon Clowney, who has been dealing with a core injury since Week 10. That's an improvement from last week when Clowney did not practice Wednesday or Thursday before returning to practice Friday and playing in Sunday's game.
Asked about how Clowney came out of Sunday's game, Carroll said, "It's about the same as last week, which is a good sign, because he made it."
Quandre Diggs, who returned from an ankle injury last week, is not on the injury report, and Carroll said the free safety was fine coming out of the game.
"I just talked to him today, he feels good," Carroll said. "He was a little bit sore yesterday. He feels fine, he's ready to go."
Receiver Malik Turner, who missed the past two games with a concussion, was a limited participant on Wednesday.
"We'll see how he responds to the practice," Carroll said. "It's been a little touch and go to get him back, and we're taking care of him to make sure that he's right. He's anxious to get going and see how he feels tomorrow, so that starts today."
Here are the Wednesday practice reports for both teams:
Seattle Seahawks
Did not participate in practice
T Duane Brown (knee)
G Mike Iupati (neck)
T George Fant (groin)
C Joey Hunt (fibula)
DE Quinton Jefferson (ankle)
Limited participation in practice
DE Ziggy Ansah (neck)
WR DK Metcalf (NIR)
WR Malik Turner (concussion)
WR Jaron Brown (knee)
DE Jadeveon Clowney (core)
Full participation in practice
LB Dekoda Watson (calf)
LB Cody Barton (hip)
DT Jarran Reed (biceps)
Green Bay Packers
Did not participate in practice
DL Kenny Clark (back)
TE Jimmy Graham (wrist/NIR)
RB Dexter Williams (illness)
CB Tramon Williams (NIR)
Limited participation in practice
TE Mercedes Lewis (NIR)
LB Preston Smith (ankle)
G/T Billy Turner (ankle)
FB Danny Vitale (knee)
Full participation in practice
T Bryan Bulaga (concussion/NIR)
LB Rashan Gary (shoulder)
WR Allen Lazard (ankle)
C Corey Linsley (back)
LB Blake Martinez (hand)
S Will Redmon (hamstring)
RB Jamaal Williams (shoulder)
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' wild card game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
On Friday afternoon, Seahawks general manager John Schneider and running back Marshawn Lynch walk to the team buses to begin the trip to Philadelphia for the wild-card playoff game against the Eagles.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett heads to the team buses on Friday.
Scores of 12s lined the streets to see the Seahawks off on their trip to face the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round of the playoffs.
The Seahawks were greeted by rain and light fog upon landing in Philadelphia late Friday evening.
Seahawks safety Lano Hill waits to enter the team hotel in Philadelphia.
On Saturday, the Seahawks headed to a local field for their walk-thru, where quarterback Russell Wilson greeted teammates with handshakes.
Defensive coordinator Ken Norton, Jr., talks to his starting linebackers K.J. Wright, Bobby Wagner and Cody Barton.
Seahawks defensive lineman L.J. Collier rides the team bus from walk-thru to Lincoln Financial Field for the team's brief stadium visit on Saturday afternoon.
The convoy of Seahawks buses heads to Lincoln Financial Field for a brief visit on Saturday afternoon.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson checks out Lincoln Financial Field, site of the wild-card playoff game. Wilson and the team were familiar with the stadium, having played there back in late November.
On game day, the team held brief walk-thru meetings in the hotel ballrooms. Running backs coach Chad Morton reviews strategy with offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.
On Sunday afternoon, players and coaches took a long escalator down to the street to board buses for the game. From left are Aaron Curry, Bryan Mone, Khalil McKenzie, Ryan Neal and Jacob Hollister.
12s packed the street in front of the hotel hoping for a glimpse of their favorite players as they boarded buses for the game.
Seahawks Jordan Roos and Luke Willson head from the hotel to the team buses.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson exits the hotel and heads to the team buses on game day.
Seahawks receivers David Moore and DK Metcalf at their lockers in the visitors locker room hours before kickoff.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf focuses as he runs routes during the early warm-up period before the game.
Seahawks offensive tackle George Fant works during the early pre-game period.
Seahawks Tre Flowers and Shaquem Griffin walk off the field after their early warmups.
Seahawks defensive end Rasheem Green signs autographs for 12s who lined the tunnel leading to the visitor's locker room.
Running back Travis Homer collects his thoughts before taking the field.
Seahawks offensive lineman Kyle Fuller paints his face in the locker room before the game.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin tosses his hair as puts on a neck warmer and face mask in preparation for the cold weather.
Quarterback Russell Wilson talks to teammate Geno Smith and coaches Austin Davis and Dave Canales as the quarterbacks took the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks equipment assistant C.J. Hargis assists defensive end Ziggy Ansah in the locker room before the game.
Seahawks Russell Wilson, Ziggy Ansah and Shaquill Griffin are in the middle of a gathering of the entire team on the field at the start of pregame warmups.
Seahawks linebacker and defensive captain Bobby Wagner stretches during pregame.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll hugs rookie linebacker Cody Barton, who was starting in his first NFL playoff game.
The Seahawks get loose in the locker room before taking the field to face the Eagles in the wild-card playoff game. From left are Shaquem Griffin, Quinton Jefferson, Penny Hart, Lano Hill, Khalil McKenzie and Kyle Fuller.
Seahawks teammates and twin brothers Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin shake hands in the end zone before kickoff.
12s showed off their colors amidst the local fans in Philadelphia.
Seahawks offensive guard D.J. Fluker gets fired up on the sidelines before kickoff.
Cornerback Tre Flowers and running back Marshawn Lynch on the sidelines before kickoff.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson asked a military member if he could help hold the flag during the playing of the national anthem.
Seahawks defensive end Rasheem Green puts pressure on Eagles starting quarterback Carson Wentz early in the game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson escapes the pocket and looks downfield.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf poses after a reception for a first down early in the game.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers converts on a 49-yard field goal to open the scoring.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett makes an improbable catch along the sidelines. Lockett was ruled out-of-bounds and the pass incomplete originally, but the Seahawks challenged the play and review showed that Lockett had kept both feet inbounds for a completion and first down.
Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner tackles Eagles running back Boston Scott during the first half.
Seahawks receiver David Moore heads up the sideline for a 38-yard gain as teammate DK Metcalf blocks an Eagles defender.
Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch scores on a five-yard touchdown run to give Seattle a 10-3 lead heading into halftime.
At halftime, quarterbacks coaches Dave Canales and Austin Davis strategize with Russell Wilson and Geno Smith. At left is equipment assistant Kinner Blum.
Seahawks defensive linemen including Quinton Jefferson, Poona Ford, Jadeveon Clowney, Bryan Mone and Rasheem Green listen to instructions in the locker room at halftime.
Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch stiff-arms an Eagles defender on his way to a 20-yard gain.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf catches a 53-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to extend Seattle's lead in the third quarter. The initials 'JB' on Metcalf's wrist were in honor of teammate Jaron Brown, who missed the game.
Seahawks DK Metcalf, Marshawn Lynch, Russell Wilson and Travis Homer celebrate after Metcalf's long touchdown catch from Wilson in the third quarter.
Seahawks defenders Bradley McDougald and Poona Ford combine to stop Eagles running back Boston Scott.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson scrambles for yards as Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham dives in pursuit.
Seahawks receiver David Moore dances over would-be tackler Cre'Von LeBlanc in the second half.
Seahawks Jadeveon Clowney and Jarran Reed sack Eagles quarterback Josh McCown on fourth down with two minutes left in the game to stop a Philadelphia scoring threat.
Facing third-and-ten from their own 11-yard line, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw deep to receiver DK Metcalf, who leapt high in the air to make the reception and seal the victory for Seattle. Metcalf set an NFL record for rookie receiving yards in a playoff game with 160 yards.
Seahawks defenders Jarran Reed, Poona Ford and Quinton Jefferson point towards celebrating 12s in the stands at the end of the game.
Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin strike poses as the two film video segments for Seahawks fans after the game.
A jubilant Jadeveon Clowney hugs assistant coach Jethro Franklin in the locker room after the game.
Seahawks offensive lineman D.J. Fluker leads the celebration in the jubilant visitor's locker room after the win while at right, receiver DK Metcalf hugs offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer.
12s braved wind and rain to greet the Seahawks as the buses arrived at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center at nearly 1:30am on Monday morning.
