Friday's Injury Report
The Seahawks have just two players listed with game status designations ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears. Linebacker Jon Rhattigan, who injured his knee in Tuesday's game against the Rams, has been ruled out, while cornerback Bless Austin is questionable with a hip injury. Austin started last week in place of D.J. Reed, who is on the COVID-19 list, so if Reed isn't able to return by Sunday, potentially losing Austin could leave the Seahawks very thin at cornerback.
Most noteworthy for Chicago is that quarterback Justin Field is listed as questionable after not practicing each of the past two days, and Bears coach Matt Nagy told reporters that Nick Foles will get the start on Sunday with Fields as an option to serve as backup.
Seattle Seahawks
Out
- LB Jon Rhattigan (knee, did not participate)
Questionable
- CB Bless Austin (hip, did not participate)
Chicago Bears
Out
- QB Andy Dalton (left hand/groin, did not participate)
- DB Zavier Crawford (concussion, did not participate)
- OL Jason Peters (ankle, did not participate)
Questionable
- QB Justin Fields (ankle, did not participate)
- WR Marquise Goodwin (foot, full participation)
- NT Eddie Goldman (finger, full participation)
Thursday's Injury Report
The Seahawks kicked off a short week of preparation on Thursday, and guard Gabe Jackson, linebacker Jon Rhattigan and defensive tackle Al Woods sat out with injuries, while cornerback Bless Austin was listed as not practicing due to personal reasons. Russell Wilson, who injured his ankle when a Rams player fell on it on Tuesday, was a full participant, while four players were limited.
Most notable on the Bears injury report is that quarterback Justin Fields went from limited Wednesday to not participating Thursday due to an ankle injury.
Seattle Seahawks
Did not participate
- G Gabe Jackson (knee)
- LB Jon Rhattigan (knee)
- LB Carlos Dunlap II (NIR-resting veteran)
- T Duane Brown (NIR-resting veteran)
- DT Al Woods (shoulder)
- CB Bless Austin (hip/NIR-personal)
Limited participation
- WR DK Metcalf (foot)
- WR Freddie Swain (ankle)
- DT Poona Ford (knee)
- RB Alex Collins (abdomen)
Full participation
- C Ethan Pocic (finger)
- QB Russell Wilson (ankle)
- S Quandre Diggs (knee)
Chicago Bears
Did not participate
- DB Xavier Crawford (concussion)
- WR Jakeem Grant Sr. (concussion)
- OL Jason Peters (ankle)
- QB Justin Fields (ankle)
Full participation
- WR Marquise Godwin (foot)
- NT Eddie Goldman (finger)
- WR Darnell Mooney (ankle)
- LB Roquan Smith (hamstring)
- DL Khyiris Tonga (shoulder)
- QB Andy Dalton (left hand/groin)
Photos from Seahawks practice on Thursday, December 23 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton.
Seahawks players practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on December 23, 2021.
Seahawks players practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on December 23, 2021.
Seahawks players practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on December 23, 2021.
Seahawks players practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on December 23, 2021.
Seahawks players practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton on December 23, 2021.
Wednesday's Injury Report
Thanks to a postponed Week 15 game against the Rams, the Seahawks have a short week to get ready for Sunday's game against the Bears, which meant no practice on Wednesday and a condensed couple of days of work Thursday and Friday.
But while the Seahawks didn't actually practice Wednesday, they are required to put out a practice report, so below is an estimation of participation had they practiced. The Bears, who played Monday night, had a walkthrough and not a full practice, so their report is also an estimation.
For the Seahawks, four players were listed as non-participants due to injury, including rookie linebacker Jon Rhattigan, who left the game with what Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said is an ACL injury, the severity of yet is not yet known. Carroll said there were no other injuries of note to come out of the game, though one name new to the injury report is Russell Wilson, who was listed as a full participant with an ankle injury.
"One of the times he got knocked down, the guy fell on his ankle," Carroll said. "So he's sore today. It's a short week, it could be a factor, but it's not going to keep Russ from playing. I don't think that's the case at all, he should be all right."
Seattle Seahawks
Did not participate
- G Gabe Jackson (knee)
- LB Jon Rhattigan (knee)
- RB Travis Homer (hamstring)
- LB Carlos Dunlap II (NIR-resting veteran)
- T Duane Brown (NIR-resting veteran)
- DT Al Woods (shoulder)
Limited participation
- WR DK Metcalf (foot)
- WR Freddie Swain (ankle)
- CB Bless Austin (hip)
- DT Poona Ford (knee)
- RB Alex Collins (abdomen)
Full participation
- G/C Kyle Fuller (calf)
- C Ethan Pocic (finger)
- QB Russell Wilson (ankle)
- S Quandre Diggs (knee)
Chicago Bears
Did not participate
- DB Xavier Crawford (concussion)
- WR Jakeem Grant Sr. (concussion)
- OL Jason Peters (ankle)
Limited participation
- QB Justin Fields (ankle)
- WR Marquise Goodwin (foot)
Full participation
- NT Eddie Goldman (finger)
- WR Darnell Mooney (ankle)
- LB Roquan Smith (hamstring)
- DL Khyiris Tonga (shoulder)
The Seattle Seahawks take on the Chicago Bears for Week 16 of the 2021 season, the 17th regular season meeting between the two teams. Take a look back at some of their previous matchups.
Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton (34) leaves Seattle Seahawks cornerback Cornell Webster (38) sprawling as he gains 11 yards with a pass from quarterback Bob Avellini in first quarter, Sunday, Nov. 5, 1976 in Chicago. Play was good for a first down. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ray Butler (83) eludes Chicago Bears cornerback Reggie Phillips (48) during an NFL game in Chicago, Ill., Dec. 20, 1987. The Seahawks defeated the Bears 34-21. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Chuck Knox hears words of encouragement from Bears head coach Mike Ditka following the Seahawks 17-0 loss to the Chicago Bears on September 9, 1990 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Seattle Seahawks Cortez Kennedy (96) during a game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois against the Chicago Bears from his 1999 season. The Seahawks beat the Bears 14-13. Cortez Kennedy played for 11 seasons all with the Seahawks, was an 8-time Pro Bowler and inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2012.(David Durochik via AP)
Umpire Darrell Jenkins, left, flies into the pile as Chicago Bears quarterback Chris Chandler (12) scores on a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, in Seattle. At right are Seahawks' Norman Hand (96) and Cedric Woodard (98). (AP Photo)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Bernard Berrian, left, catches a 40-yard pass for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks' Kelly Herndon, center, and Oliver Celestin, right, defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006 in Chicago. (AP Photo)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Mike Williams (17) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second half an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 18: Linebacker Julian Peterson #59 of the Seattle Seahawks eyes the quarterback against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 18, 2007 in Seattle, Washington. Seattle won the game 30-23. (AP Photo/Thomas E. Witte) Julian Peterson
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VS CHICAGO BEARS - Julius Jones scores on a 39-yard touchdown catch and run up the sideline in the first quarter.
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch carries the ball against the Chicago Bears defense and safety Danieal Manning, right in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, left, talks with his brother, Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett, right, after an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks beat the Bears 26-0. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears defensive back Kyle Fuller (23) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
