George Holani has been designated for return to practice ahead of the NFC championship game, giving the Seahawks a possible addition at that position following the loss of Zach Charbonnet to a knee injury.
Holani, who opened the season as Seattle's No. 3 back and a key special teams player, injured his hamstring in the Seahawks' Week 12 win in Tennessee, causing him to be placed on injured reserve. Prior to that injury, Holani rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, and had two catches for 15 yards.
Holani also returned kickoffs, gaining 387 yards on 16 returns, and three tackles, as well as a touchdown on a recovery of a kickoff in the end zone in Seattle's Week 2 win over the Steelers.
If Holani is able to show enough in practice to be ready for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Rams, that would give Seattle's offense some needed help at running back after Charbonnet suffered a season-ending ACL injury in Saturday's win over the 49ers.
Asked on Monday if Holani could return this week, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said, "George is an option. We'll see how it goes this week."
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' divisional round win vs. the 49ers at Lumen Field.
Quarterbacks Sam Darnold, Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe meet with coaches Klint Kubiak and Andrew Janocko in the locker room before the game.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson writes notes on his taped wrists while at his locker pregame.
Receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp and Ricky White listen to receivers coach Frisman Jackson in the locker room before the game.
Members of the Seahawks defense meet in the locker room.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold takes warmup throws as quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko looks on.
Seahawks president Chuck Arnold, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Seahawks vice-chair Bert Kolde chat on the sidelines before the game.
Seahawks DeMarcus Lawrence and Leonard Williams on the field during pregame warmups.
Seahawks defensive leader Jarran Reed addresses the team.
Seahawks Legends Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor talk with safety Quandre Diggs on the sidelines before the game.
In the locker room, Nick Emmanwori confers with assistant coach Neiko Thorpe.
Seattle's Brady Russell carries the 12 flag as he leads the Seahawks out of the tunnel.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner lets out a yell as he is introduced.
Receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba soaks in the energy of the 12s as he is introduced with the Seahawks starters.
Seahawks Legend Kam Chancellor takes the mic and fires up the 12s before the opening kickoff.
The Seahawks sideline reacts as returner Rashid Shaheed speeds by them on a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to open the game.
Seahawks return specialist Rashid Shaheed celebrates with teammates after his kickoff return for touchdown on the game's opening play.
Seattle's "Dark Side" defense gang tackles 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey early in the game.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV knocks the ball loose for a fumble recovered by teammate Julian Love.
Seahawks safety Julian Love celebrates his fumble recovery with teammates Leonard Williams and Uchenna Nwosu.
Seahawks receiver Cooper Kupp with a reception along the sidelines.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold throws a pass in the second quarter.
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba celebrates after scoring on a touchdown pass from quarterback Sam Darnold.
Quarterback Sam Darnold and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba celebrate after the duo connected for a touchdown in the first half.
At halftime, members of the Seahawks offense take a break while waiting to hear from offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
Safety Julian Love talks to the defensive backfield at halftime.
Cornerback Devon Witherspoon talks to teammates in the locker room during halftime.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV forces his second turnover of the game with an interception in the third quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV celebrates after causing his second turnover of the game.
Lumen Field went blue during a second half time out.
Seattle's DeMarcus Lawrence forces a fumble by 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in the third quarter.
Seahawks DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu walk off the field after causing a fumble by 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
Seahawks Leonard Williams, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and teammates celebrate on the sidelines late in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV watches from the sidelines after Seattle pulled its starters late in the fourth quarter.
Assistant coach Kirk Olivadotti talks with linebackers on the sidelines.
Devon Witherspoon dances for fans as time expires.
Head coach Mike Macdonald salutes the 12s as he walks off the field with a victory.
Seattle's Jarran Reed celebrates as he heads to the locker room.
Seattle offensive guard Grey Zabel and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak walk off the field together after the win.
In the postgame locker room, head coach Mike Macdonald hugs tackle Abraham Lucas after the victory.
Nick Emmanwori celebrates in the locker room.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald celebrates with his team in the locker room as they advanced to the NFC Championship game.
