Four Seahawks Questionable For Wild Card Game vs. 49ers, Ryan Neal Ready To Go
The Seahawks have four players listed as questionable on the injury report ahead of their Wild Card game in Santa Clara: guard Phil Haynes, running back DeeJay Dallas, cornerback Xavier Crawford and defensive end Shelby Harris.
But while there's some question about the status of those four, everyone else on the roster should be good to go, including safety Ryan Neal, who does not have a game status designation. Neal has missed the last three games with a knee injury, and his return would provide a nice boost for the defense as it prepares for a big challenge in the form of Kyle Shanahan's 49ers offense.
Running back Kenneth Walker III is also good to go, as expected, despite sitting out Wednesday's practice as part of his regular maintenance for the ankle injury he suffered in Week 13.
Seattle Seahawks
Questionable
G Phil Haynes (ankle, did not participate in practice)
RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle/quadriceps, limited participation)
CB Xavier Crawford (hamstring, did not participate)
DE Shelby Harris (knee, limited participation)
San Francisco 49ers
Out
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot, did not participate)
CB ambry Thomas (ankle, did not participate)
Wednesday's Practice Report
The Seahawks held seven players out of Wednesday's practice, though two—nose tackle Al Woods and right guard Gabe Jackson—were listed as rest days, and while running back Kenneth Walker III is listed with an ankle injury, he has regularly been getting days off while still playing in games since returning from his injury last month.
Also not practicing Wednesday were guard Phil Haynes, who missed last week's game with an ankle injury, defensive end Shelby Harris (knee), who left last week's game but was able to quickly return, running back DeeJay Dallas, who picked up a quadricep injury in Sunday's game, and cornerback Xavier Crawford (hamstring).
Safety Ryan Neal was listed as limited for the second straight day, indicating he has a decent shot to get back after missing the past three games with a knee injury. Tight end Noah Fant (knee) was also limited after not practicing Tuesday.
Seattle Seahawks
Did Not Participate
G Phil Haynes (ankle)
RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle/quadricep)
CB Xavier Crawford (hamstring)
DE Shelby Harris (knee)
RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle)
G Gabe Jackson (NIR-resting player)
NT Al Woods (Achilles/NIR-resting player)
Limited Participation
S Ryan Neal (knee)
TE Noah Fant (knee)
Full Participation
LB Bruce Irvin (pectoral)
WR Tyler Lockett (shin)
G Damien Lewis (ankle)
T Abraham Lucas (knee)
CB Tariq Woolen (ankle)
San Francisco 49ers
Did Not Participate
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot)
CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)
Limited Participation
DL Arik Armstead (foot/ankle)
OL Aaron Banks (ankle/knee)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (neck)
LB Dre Greenlaw (back)
DT Javon Kinlaw (knee)
RB Christian McCaffrey (knee)
Full Participation
DL Nick Bosa (NIR-resting player)
DL Kevin Givens (knee)
Tuesday's Practice Report
With a Saturday playoff game coming up, the Seahawks kicked off their practice week a day early, albeit with a walkthrough practice rather than the usual full-speed practice. Because Tuesday's practice was a walkthrough, the first injury report of is an estimation of participation had Seattle held a full practice.
Five players are listed as non-participants for Tuesday, including guard Phil Haynes, who missed last weekend's game with an ankle injury, and running back DeeJay Dallas (ankle/quadriceps) and defensive end Shelby Harris (knee), both of whom picked up injuries in Sunday's win over the Rams but were able to continue playing.
Tight end Noah Fant was also a non-participant with a knee injury, though it's worth noting he has been on the injury report with a knee injury for the past three weeks and it has not affected his availability on gameday.
In a bit of encouraging news, safety Ryan Neal, who missed the final three games of the regular season with a knee injury, was listed as a limited participant. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said that Neal "feels much better" during his press conference prior to Tuesday's practice.
Among those listed as full participants are Tyler Lockett, who was limited last week by a leg injury, running back Kenneth Walker III, who has had his workload limited for the past few weeks due to an ankle injury, and cornerback Tariq Woolen, who briefly left last weekend's game with an ankle injury before quickly returning.
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Seattle Seahawks
Did Not Participate
G Phil Haynes (ankle)
RB DeeJay Dallas (ankle/quadricep)
TE Noah Fant (knee)
CB Xavier Crawford (hamstring)
DE Shelby Harris (knee)
Limited Participation
LB Bruce Irvin (pectoral)
S Ryan Neal (knee)
NT Al Woods (Achilles)
Full Participation
WR Tyler Lockett (shin)
T Abraham Lucas (knee)
G Damien Lewis (ankle)
RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle)
CB Tariq Woolen (ankle)
San Francisco 49ers
Did Not Participate
DL Nick Bosa (NIR-resting player)
QB Jimmy Garoppolo (foot)
CB Ambry Thomas (ankle)
Limited Participation
DL Arik Armstead (foot/ankle)
OL Aaron Banks (ankle/knee)
LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (neck)
LB Dre Greenlaw (back)
DT Javon Kinlaw (knee)
RB Christian McCaffrey (knee)
Full Participation
DL Kevin Givens (knee)
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' Week 18 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on January 8, 2023 at Lumen Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor arrives in style for the Week 18 game against the Rams.
Quarterback Geno Smith wears a t-shirt expressing support for injured Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin.
Seahawks fans express support for injured Bills player Damar Hamlin.
Cornerback Tariq Woolen, a fan favorite, plays "rock, paper, scissors" with a young fan before the game.
Head coach Pete Carroll walks onto the field during pregame.
Receiver Tyler Lockett runs through the tunnel for pregame warmups/
Cornerback Coby Bryant stays focused during a hard rain during pregame.
Quarterback Geno Smith commands the huddle during pregame 11-on-11.
Seahawks receiving legend and Hall of Famer Steve Largent chats with current receiver Tyler Lockett beforee presenting Lockett with the Steve Largent award during pregame ceremonies.
Seahawks receivers DK Metcalf and Cade Johnson keep things light in the locker room before the game.
Receiver Dareke Young stretches in the locker room before the team took the field.
Seahawks captain Tyler Lockett talks to the team before they headed to the field for kickoff.
Al Woods and Stone Forsythe lead the team into the tunnel during pregame.
Seahawks linebacker Jon Rhattigan carries the 12 flag to lead the team out of the tunnel during pregame intros.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith in the tunnel during pregame introductions.
The Rams sent out former Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner as their sole captain for the opening coin toss. Seahawks fans gave Wagner a hearty ovation on his return to Lumen Field.
Running back DeeJay Dallas breaks into the clear on a long run in the first quarter.
Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant sacks Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield.
12s recognized Rams linebacker Bobby Wagner on his return to Seattle.
Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen nearly intercepts this pass in the second quarter.
Seahawks defensive backs Teez Tabor and Michael Jackson break up a pass.
Seattle's Uchenna Nwosu pressures Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield into throwing an off-balance pass that fell incomplete.
Seahawks returner Godwin Igwebuike gains yards on a kickoff return.
Ricky the weiner dog competes in the Dachshund Races at halftime.
In the Seahawks locker room at halftime, coaches and quarterback Geno Smith confer.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett catches a touchdown pass from Geno Smith in the third quarter.
Geno Smith points to the sidelines after throwing a touchdown pass to Tyler Lockett.
Tyler Lockett celebrates with teammates after his touchdown reception in the second half.
Seahawks defensive players converge to make the tackle.
Seahawks linebackers Bruce Irvin and Uchenna Nwosu converge to sack the Rams' Baker Mayfield.
Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt calls the defense from the sideline.
Seahawks tight end Colby Parkinson breaks free for a long reception in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith broke the single season for passing yards during the game.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith uses his legs to gain a first down along the Seattle sideline.
Seahawks defensive players celebrate after Quandre Diggs intercepted a pass, thrwarting a Rams scoring opportunity in overtime.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers and holder Michael Dickson watch as Myers' game-winning field goal gives Seattle the victory in overtime, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is overcome as he leaves the field after the win.
Seahawks general manager John Schneider hugs quarterback Geno Smith as Smith returned to the locker room after the game.
Quandre Diggs is congratulated in the locker room after his interception helped Seattle to the overtime victory.
Seahawks linebcker Darrell Taylor and teammats dance in the locker room after the win.
Members of the Seahawks offensive unit pose for a group photo after the victory.
Safety Quandre Diggs and head coach Pete Carroll joke around in the locker room after the game.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks to his team after the game.
Quarterback Geno Smith calls the team up after their postgame meeting in the locker room.
Receiver Tyler Lockett and head coach Pete Carroll talk in the locker room after the game. Lockett tallied his fourth season with 1000 receiving yards.
Long after the sellout crowd had dispersed, the scoreboards at Lumen Field had a message for the Detroit Lions, whom the Seahawks needed to win in order to make the playoffs.
Seahawks players gathered at a local restaurant to watch the Detroit vs. Green Bay game. A loss by the Packers would catapult the Seahawks into the playoffs.
Darrell Taylor and some defensive teammates react as they watched the Detroit Lions defeat the Green Bay Packers, launching the Seahawks into the playoffs.
