Among the many impressive things about the 4-0 start for the Seahawks, that they've been able to do so while managing so many injuries is high on the list. And while the team managed to leave Miami relatively unscathed after a 31-23 win, the injury report remains lengthy. Check back daily for updates as the Seahawks prepare for their Week 5 matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
In addition to Jamal Adams being ruled out early in the week, the Seahawks will also head into the weekend with five players listed as questionable for Sunday night's game: cornerback Quinton Dunbar, left guard Mike Iupati, linebacker Jordyn Brooks, safety Lano Hill and running back Carlos Hyde. Other than Iupati, all of those players missed last week's game with their respective injuries.
Following Friday's practice, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll provided more information on the status of those players listed as questionable.
Seattle Seahawks
Out
- S Jamal Adams (groin, did not participate)
Questionable
- S Lano Hill (back, did not participate)
- LB Jordyn Brooks (knee, did not participate)
- RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder, limited participation)
- G Mike Iupati (knee/back, limited participation)
- CB Quinton Dunbar (knee, limited participation)
Minnesota Vikings
Out
- WR K.J. Osborn (hamstring, did not participate)
Questionable
- CB Kris Boyd (hamstring, limited participation)
- CB Holton Hill (foot, limited participation)
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle's long injury list got a bit shorter on Thursday, with several signs of progress from players throughout. Tackle Duane Brown (knee) and corner Quinton Dunbar (knee) were participated in a limited capacity after not practicing at all on Wednesday, and linebacker K.J. Wright participated in full on Thursday after being held out with an illness yesterday. Rookie guard Damien Lewis (ankle), who played in last week's win in Miami despite an ankle injury that knocked him out of the previous game, was limited on Wednesday but participated fully on Thursday. Defensive tackle Jarran Reed (finger), cornerback Tre Flowers (hand) and wide receiver David Moore (ankle) were not listed at all on Thursday after showing up on Wednesday's report.
Out of the 26 names listed on Wednesday, only one Seahawks player appeared, at least from injury report standards, to take a step backwards. That would be linebacker Bobby Wagner (ribs), who went from a full participant yesterday to receiving limited snaps today.
Minnesota's report had the same 10 players listed on Thursday, though CB Holton Hill (foot) went from limited to not participating at all, and WR Adam Thielen (shoulder), a limited participant on Wednesday, was a full participant today.
Did Not Participate
- S Jamal Adams (groin)
- CB Neiko Thorpe (hip)
- S Lano Hill (back)
- LB Jordyn Brooks (knee)
Limited Participation
- TE Will Dissly (Achilles)
- CB Shaquill Griffin (shoulder)
- RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder)
- G Mike Iupati (knee)
- DE Benson Mayowa (groin)
- LB Cody Barton (quadriceps)
- LB Bobby Wagner (ribs)
- T Duane Brown (knee)
- CB Quinton Dunbar (knee)
Full Participation
- C Ethan Pocic (ankle/knee)
- LB Shaquem Griffin (shoulder)
- DT Poona Ford (groin/quadriceps)
- T Jamarco Jones (elbow)
- LB K.J. Wright (illness)
- RB Chris Carson (knee)
- WR DK Metcalf (load management)
- WR Tyler Lockett (load management)
- G Damien Lewis (ankle)
- TE Greg Olsen (resting vet)
Minnesota Vikings
Did Not Participate
- LB Eric Kendricks (foot)
- WR KJ Osborn (hamstring)
- CB Holton Hill (foot)
Limited Participation
- CB Kris Boyd (hamstring)
- T Oli Udoh (finger)
Full Participation
- CB Mike Hughes (neck)
- T Brian O'Neill (shoulder)
- CB Garrett Bradbury (knee)
- WR Dan Chisena (knee)
- WR Adam Thielen (shoulder)
A total of 26 Seahawks were listed on Wednesday's report, though several appear to be nursing some of the same injuries they've had dating back to last week or even earlier. Only a few players listed today were not listed last week: LB K.J. Wright, LB Bobby Wagner and LB Shaquem Griffin. Wright (illness), did not participate in practice, while Wagner (ribs) and Griffin (shoulder) were both full participants. Still, having three linebackers all dealing with new ailments may explain the signing of linebacker Michael Divinity to the practice squad, one of several roster moves made Wednesday.
The Seahawks will be without All-Pro safety Jamal Adams for the second week in a row, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday. Adams suffered a groin injury in Seattle's Week 3 win vs. Dallas. After missing the previous two games, cornerback Neiko Thorpe was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday.
Seattle Seahawks
Did Not Participate
- S Jamal Adams (groin)
- T Duane Brown (knee)
- CB Neiko Thorpe (hip)
- S Lano Hill (back)
- CB Quinton Dunbar (knee)
- LB Jordyn Brooks (knee)
- LB K.J. Wright (illness)
Limited Participation
- RB Chris Carson (knee)
- TE Will Dissly (Achilles)
- CB Shaquill Griffin (shoulder)
- RB Carlos Hyde (shoulder)
- WR DK Metcalf (load management)
- WR Tyler Lockett (load management)
- G Damien Lewis (ankle)
- G Mike Iupati (knee)
- TE Greg Olsen (resting vet)
- DE Benson Mayowa (groin)
- LB Cody Barton (quadriceps)
Full Participation
- C Ethan Pocic (ankle/knee)
- LB Shaquem Griffin (shoulder)
- DT Jarran Reed (finger)
- DT Poona Ford (groin/quadriceps)
- LB Bobby Wagner (ribs)
- T Jamarco Jones (elbow)
- CB Tre Flowers (hand)
- WR David Moore (ankle)
Minnesota Vikings
Did Not Participate
- LB Eric Kendricks (foot)
- WR KJ Osborn (hamstring)
Limited Participation
- CB Holton Hill (foot)
- WR Adam Thielen (shoulder)
- CB Kris Boyd (hamstring)
- T Oli Udoh (finger)
Full Participation
- CB Mike Hughes (neck)
- T Brian O'Neill (shoulder)
- CB Garrett Bradbury (knee)
- WR Dan Chisena (knee)
The Seahawks and the Vikings will face off on Sunday Night Football at CenturyLink Field this Sunday at 5:20 p.m. Take a look back at photos from past games between the two teams.
Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Viking? Quarterback, with a host of passing records in his Pocket, many times scrambles, and sometimes unsuccessfully. Here in a game this year he is about to be sacked by Seattle Seahawks tackle Dick Harris (77) on Dec. 14, 1976. The Vikings host the Washington Redskins on December 18 in an NFL Playoff Game. (AP Photo)
Herschel Walker (34) of the Philadelphia Eagles manages to avoid Tyrone Rodgers (91) and Jeff Bryant (77) of he Seattle Seahawks for a 12-yard gain during the fourth quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 14, 1992. Walker carried 23 times for 11 yards in the game as Philadelphia won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
Seattle Seahawks fullback Mack Strong carries the football during a pre-season game with the Minnesota Vikings in Husky Stadium in Seattle, Aug. 20, 1994. Strong earned himself an NFL roster spot by taking a 5-yard swing pass and turning it into a 70-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter in the Seahawks' 30-19 win over the Vikings. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
SPORTS, FOOTBALL, ACTION, FIELD, FALLING,
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander, right, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks' Antoine Burns (19) runs with Minnesota Vikings' Nick Rogers (58) and Rushen Jones (31) giving chase on a 74 yard pass play during the second quarter in Seattle, Thursday Sept. 2, 2004. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle receiver Doug Baldwin came across the middle, leapt high and snagged this pass from Russell Wilson with one hand and completed the catch in the third quarter.
Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh pulls his 27-yard field goal attempt wide left, ending his team's chances.
