The Seahawks will again be without a few key players due to injury when they play at San Francisco on Sunday. Cornerback Shaquill Griffin, who left Monday's game early in the first quarter with a concussion, has been ruled out, and strong safety Kam Chancellor has been ruled out for a second straight game with a neck injury.
Chancellor's injury means Bradley McDougald will make a fourth straight start—he previously started two games at free safety while Earl Thomas was out with a hamstring injury—while Griffin will be replaced by Byron Maxwell, who last week re-signed with the team that drafted him in 2011.
Carroll said there is no new information on Chancellor's status beyond him being out this week. On Griffin, Carroll said, "He's fine now, but he didn't make it in the timeframe, so he's going to have to sit this week, but we'll see him next week."
Despite all of the injuries in the secondary, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is confident in the players he still has available in that group.
"Those guys can play, they've been around," Carroll said after Monday's loss to Atlanta. "… Jeremy (Lane) has played for years, and Maxie has played for years. Bradley McDougald has started years. I'm not worried about them at all."
Running back Mike Davis, who started last week following a promotion off the practice squad, is doubtful with the groin injury that cut short his impressive Seahawks debut, but he did run on Friday.
"He ran today for the first time, and ran well," Carroll said. "So he's very close. We'll see."
Photos from Friday's practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center as the Seahawks ready for their Week 12 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.
As expected, right guard Oday Aboushi is also out this week with a shoulder injury, but the Seahawks are getting back left guard Luke Joeckel after a five-week absence due to a knee injury. With Aboushi out, the Seahawks can turn to Mark Glowinski, who opened the year as the starter, or with Joeckel back, rookie Ethan Pocic could be an option at right guard as well. Pocic has been starting at left guard in place of Joeckel, but offensive line coach Tom Cable said Pocic will enter the competition on the right side when Joeckel returns.
"Luke made it through the whole week, he's ready to go," Carroll said. "I'm really excited about that, and for him too. It seems like it has been a long haul for him waiting to get back out, but he was able to take all the work he needed to do and feels great. It'll be the first time to get him and Duane Brown playing side-by-side, which will be fun and awesome to see. Duane didn't get too work much, but he'll play, so I'm really excited to get those guys out there."
Joeckel, a free-agent signing last spring, started the first five games of the season, but needed surgery to clean up his knee, causing him to miss the next five, and is now eager to get back.
"It's definitely been a long five weeks, but I'm excited to get back out there with the guys, get back out there playing hard for each other, and just getting back in the swing of things," he said. "… It's good to be back. Those first five weeks kind of flew by, and these last five while I was out, those were a long five weeks. So it's just good to be back out on the field playing with the guys.
Seattle also has eight players listed as questionable, including Brown, tight end Jimmy Graham, linebacker Bobby Wagner, defensive tackle Jarran Reed, linebacker Michael Wilhoite and defensive end Dion Jordan, but Carroll indicated all of those players will be ready to go Sunday.
While cornerback DeShawn Shead is still on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from a knee injury, Carroll said the status of the 2016 starter should be changing soon.
"He is making a jump," Carroll said. "We're excited about this. This next week coming up will be a change for him; he's getting closer. This has kind of been a threshold for him this week, so I'm excited for him. He has been busting his butt for so long to get this back. It doesn't mean he jumps right back on the field, but he takes a big step next week to get closer to doing that. He has a chance before the end of the season to get back."
Here are the full injury reports for both teams:
Seattle Seahawks
Out
G Oday Aboushi (shoulder)
CB Shaquill Griffin (concussion)
S Kam Chancellor (neck)
Doubtful
RB Mike Davis (groin, did not participate in practice)
Questionable
T Duane Brown (ankle, did not participate in practice)
TE Jimmy Graham (ankle, full participation in practice)
LB Bobby Wagner (hamstring, did not participate in practice)
LB Michael Wilhoite (calf, full participation in practice)
LB D.J. Alexander (shoulder, did not participate in practice)
DE Dion Jordan (neck, did not participate in practice)
G Luke Joeckel (knee, full participation in practice)
DT Jarran Reed (hamstring, full participation in practice)
San Francisco 49ers
Out
S Adrian Colbert (thumb)
Questionable
RB Raheem Mostert (shoulder, limited participation in practice)
WR Trent Taylor (ribs, limited participation in practice)
DE Solomon Thomas (knee, limited participation in practice)
T Trent Brown (shoulder, did not participate in practice)
The Seahawks and 49ers face off on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023. Kickoff is set for 1:05 p.m. PT. Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the 49ers.
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)
Seattle Seahawks defensive back Marcus Robertson (31) gets ready to make sure San Francisco 49ers running back Garrison Hearst (20) is stopped on Sunday, December 1, 2002, in San Francisco, California. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 31-24. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
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 running back Kevan Barlow (32) looks for hole in line on Saturday, December 27, 2003, in San Francisco, California. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 24-17. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck looks for room to pass under pressure from San Francisco 49ers' John Engelberger (95) and Derrick Hamilton (88) in the first quarter in Seattle, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Darrell Jackson, right, runs in for a touchdown past San Francissco 49ers' Ronnie Heard on a 33-yard pass reception in the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/George Nikitin)
Seattle Seahawks' D.J. Hackett (18) grabs a touchdown pass in front of San Francisco 49ers' Shawntae Spencer in the first half on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith attempts to pass under pressure from Seattle Seahawks' Craig Terrill, right, and Rodney Bailey (95) in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at Qwest Field in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 41-3. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) throws downfield while under pressure from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Julian Peterson, left, in the second half of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.J. Hackett (18) cannot hold on to a pass in the second quarter as San Francisco 49ers strong safety Mark Roman defends in the second quarter Thursday, Dec. 14, 2006, at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
San Francisco 49ers' Frank Gore, center, fumbles in front of Seattle Seahawks' Darryl Tapp in the first quarter of their NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 12: Tight end Marcus Pollard #88 of the Seattle Seahawks spins after the reception against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 12, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won the game 24-0. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Marcus Pollard
Seattle Seahawks' Josh Wilson defends as San Francisco 49ers' Isaac Bruce makes a 33-yard reception in overtime in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Seattle. The 49ers won 33-30. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks running back Julius Jones, left, carries the ball in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry (59), top, tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Glen Coffee (29) during an NFL football game in San Francisco, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Seahawks Matt Hasselbeck in action against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Justin Forsett in action against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ruvell Martin (82) catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Nate Clements (22) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (15) against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) drives for the end zone during an NFL game against Seattle Seahawks defensive back Kam Chancellor (31) on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Seattle. The 49ers won the game, 19-17. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) tries to make a tackle while blocked by Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) during the NFL week 7 football game on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 in San Francisco. The 49ers won the game 13-6. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman comes down with an interception ahead of San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver Randy Moss in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the 49ers 42-13. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes against the defense of San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell, left, intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) catches a 35-yard touchdown pass at 13:44 of the fourth quarter of the NFL NFC Championship playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, January 19, 2014 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 23-17. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson (10) heads downfield during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Nov. 27, 2014, in Santa Clara, Ca. The Seahawks won the game, 19-3. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner, left, closes in on San Francisco 49ers' Carlos Hyde, right, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Seattle Seahawks running back Thomas Rawls (34) drops the ball after scoring a touchdown ahead of San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham (88) catches the ball against San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Seattle. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers, 37-18. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Seattle Seahawks' Jeremy Lane (20) tackles San Francisco 49ers' Raheem Mostert (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
In this third in a series of seven photos, Seattle Seahawks tight end Luke Willson leaps over San Francisco 49ers cornerback Will Redmond, left, as defensive tackle D.J. Jones (93) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sept. 17, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
