The best photos from the Seahawks' Thursday practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in preparation for Sunday's Game against the Houston Texans.
Seattle had five players who did not participate in Thursday's practice. The number was down from yesterday’s seven Seahawks who were sidelined, with Thursday's list again including center Justin Britt (ankle), left guard Luke Joeckel (knee), running back C.J. Prosise (ankle), defensive end Michael Bennett (heel), and free safety Earl Thomas (knee).
The coaching staff has said it should know more on Britt's status later this week, so expect more information about his gameday availability to become available when head coach Pete Carroll meets with the media following Friday's practice. Thomas, meanwhile, is expected to be ready to go for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans despite sitting out for two days to start the week.
"He should be," defensive coordinator Kris Richard said following Thursday's practice. "That's E.T. He's going to be ready to go."
Defensive end Marcus Smith (ankle) and offensive lineman Matt Tobin (illness) returned to practice in limited fashion Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. Cornerback Jeremy Lane, who's missed the past two games to injury, fully participated Wednesday but was listed as limited Thursday, with a finger injury showing up on Thursday's report in addition to the groin that has bothered him in recent weeks.
Here's a look at Thursday's practice report for the Seahawks and Texans:
Seattle Seahawks
Did Not Participate In Practice
C Justin Britt (Ankle)
G Luke Joeckel (Knee)
RB C.J. Prosise (Ankle)
DE Michael Bennett (Heel)
S Earl Thomas (Knee)
Limited Participation In Practice
DE Marcus Smith (Ankle)
T Matt Tobin (Illness)
CB Jeremy Lane (Groin/Finger)
Houston Texans
Did Not Participate In Practice
T Chris Clark (Calf)
ILB Dylan Cole (Hamstring)
LB Jelani Jenkins (Hand)
DT Kendall Langford (Back)
Limited Participation In Practice
DE Joel Heath (Knee)
Full Participation In Practice
ILB Ben Heeney (Knee)
C Greg Mancz (Knee)
S Corey Moore (Concussion)
G Xavier Su'a-Filo (Knee)
RB Jordan Todman (Calf)
CB Kevin Johnson (Knee)
Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Texans as the two teams ready to face off during Week 14 at NRG Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks runningback Shaun Alexander (37) looks for running room during the first half as Houston Texans' Marcus Coleman (42) and DaShon Polk (51) move in to make the tackle and Seahawks' Peter Warrick blocks Texans' Demarcus Faggins at right Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, at Qwest Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks' running back Maurice Morris, center, runs past Houston Texans defenders Marcus Coleman, left, and Dunta Robinson during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 42-10. (AP Photo/Jim Bryant)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jamie Sharper, right, tackles Houston Texans running back Domanick Davis during the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jim Bryant)
Seattle Seahawks' running back Shaun Alexander, right, breaks a tackle attempt by Houston Texans strong safety C.C. Brown while Alexander runs his fourth touchdown of the game during the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, in Seattle. Alexander ran for 141 yards and scored four touchdowns in the Seahawks 42-10 victory over the Texans. (AP Photo/Jim Bryant)
