Woolen (knee) was not listed on Wednesday's practice report, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Woolen injured his knee during the Seahawks' Week 16 overtime win over the Rams. He received an MRI on the knee Friday, but his absence from Wednesday's injury report indicates that he was a full practice participant and on track to play against the Panthers on Sunday. Woolen has accumulated 18 tackles (13 solo) and eight pass defenses (one interception) across the eight games since Seattle's Week 8 bye.
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Seahawks' Coby Bryant: DNP to open Week 17 prep
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Bryant (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Bryant sustained a knee injury during the Seahawks' Week 16 win over the Rams, which kept him out of the first practice of Week 17 prep. He likely would need to log a full practice by Friday to avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Panthers.
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Seahawks' Julian Love: Back to normal workload
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Love recorded eight tackles (three solo) in Thursday's 38-37 win over the Rams.
This marked Love's third game since returning from injured reserve. He had recorded only two combined tackles across the first two games of that sample, but he performed to his typical standard in Thursday's win. Love should be in line for a solid close to the regular season.
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Seahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence: Makes nine stops
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Lawrence recorded nine tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed in Thursday's 38-37 win over the Rams.
Lawrence began the week on the injury report with a quad injury, but that didn't plague him in Thursday's win. He played a season-high 65 defensive snaps and also turned in his highest tackle total. Lawrence had topped two tackles only once in his last five games entering Thursday's matchup.
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Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon: Tallies nine stops in Week 16 win
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Witherspoon posted nine tackles (five solo) during the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday.
Witherspoon matched a season high that he set in Week 4 against the Cardinals and finished as the Seahawks' fourth-leading tackler behind Drake Thomas (13), Ernest Jones (12) and Nick Emmanwori (11). Since the Seahawks' Week 8 bye, Witherspoon has totaled 47 tackles (30 solo), five pass defenses (one interception) and one fumble recovery across eight games.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Posts 11 stops vs. LAR
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Emmanwori registered 11 tackles (seven solo) during the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday.
The rookie second-rounder registered the most tackles of his young career Thursday and finished as the game's third-leading tackler behind Drake Thomas (13) and Ernest Jones (12). In the eight games since the Seahawks' Week 8 bye, Emmanwori has accumulated 54 tackles (39 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and nine pass defenses (including one interception).
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Seahawks' Ernest Jones: Nearly gets INT in Week 16 victory
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Jones posted 12 tackles (four solo) during the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday.
Jones posted double-digit tackles for a fourth consecutive game (and sixth time this season), and he finished Thursday's game as the second-leading tackler behind Drake Thomas (13). Jones was the only Seattle defender to play all 92 defensive snaps and came close to giving the Seahawks possession in overtime, but his apparent interception of Matthew Stafford was reversed after replay showed the ball hit the ground. Jones is up to 116 combined tackles through 13 regular-season games, and he'll look to add to his total in the Seahawks' Week 17 road tilt against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 28.
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Seahawks' Drake Thomas: Career-high 13 stops in OT win
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Thomas posted 13 tackles (six solo) during the Seahawks' 38-37 overtime win over the Rams on Thursday.
Thomas led both teams Thursday with a career-high 13 stops, which was almost as many as he accumulated over the three games prior to Week 16 (15 combined tackles). He is now up to 86 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games, with 54 of his stops coming in the eight games since the Seahawks' Week 8 bye. Thomas will have two more opportunities to reach the tackling century mark for the first time in his career, starting with Week 17 against the Panthers on Sunday, Dec. 28.
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Seahawks' Derick Hall: Suspended for one game
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Hall was given a one-game suspension by the NFL on Friday for an act of unnecessary roughness and unsportsmanlike conduct during Thursday's 38-37 overtime win over the Rams, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
The third-year pro from Auburn stepped on Kevin Dotson's leg in the first quarter of Thursday's contest, leading to his suspension. Hall has appeared in 13 games for the Seahawks this season, recording 29 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and two passes defensed. Uchenna Nwosu will likely serve as Seattle's top reserve outside linebacker while Hall is sidelined for the Week 17 matchup against the Panthers.
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Seahawks' Coby Bryant: Likely missing time
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Bryant (knee) is expected to miss "some time" based on initial tests, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The Cincinnati product sustained a knee injury in Thursday night's overtime win over the Rams, and it now appears the issue will likely sideline him for a period of time. Bryant is a crucial part of the Seahawks' secondary, recording 66 total tackles, seven passes defensed, including four interceptions, and one forced fumble across 15 games this season. If he's out for the Week 17 matchup against the Panthers, Ty Okada is likely the next man up at strong safety.
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Seahawks' Riq Woolen: Getting MRI on knee
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Woolen (knee) and safety Coby Bryant (knee) are getting MRIs on Friday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
The Seahawks won Thursday's matchup against the Rams but lost two starting defensive backs along the way. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald didn't have an update Friday morning apart from saying that Woolen, Bryant and unnamed others are scheduled for MRIs.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Clears concussion protocol
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Emmanwori cleared concussion protocol during Thursday's game against the Rams, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.
Emmanwori exited the game late in the fourth quarter and was ultimately cleared to return in overtime. He didn't retake the field because Seattle had the ball on its game-winning drive when he was cleared, but Emmanwori should be ready to suit up in Week 17 against the Panthers.
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Seahawks' Riq Woolen: Exits Thursday due to knee injury
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Woolen is questionable to return to Thursday's Week 16 matchup against the Rams due to a knee issue.
Woolen is one of three Seattle defensive backs who have exited the contest -- Nick Emmanwori is being evaluated for a concussion, and Coby Bryant has been ruled out due to a knee injury. Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett and Ty Okada are consequently all in the game, which has gone to overtime.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Getting checked on for concussion
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Emmanwori is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return to Thursday's Week 16 game against the Rams.
Emmanwori was hurt while defending a pass late in the fourth quarter. The contest has since gone to overtime, but the impressive rookie defensive back may not be able to return. Cornerback Riq Woolen is also questionable to return due to a knee issue, and safety Coby Bryant has been ruled out with a knee injury of his own, so Josh Jobe, Nehemiah Pritchett and Ty Okada are all getting more work than usual.
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Seahawks' Coby Bryant: Done for night
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Bryant (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday night's contest against the Rams, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Bryant had the back of his leg rolled up on in the second half, and he ultimately walked back to the locker room before being ruled out. In his absence, Ty Okada will likely step into a more significant role at safety versus Los Angeles.
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Seahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence: Full participant in walkthrough
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Lawrence (quadriceps) was a full participant in Seattle's walkthrough Tuesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
Lawrence was limited during Monday's walkthrough but is seemingly on track to play in Thursday's matchup versus the Rams. The 33-year-old should continue to serve as one of the Seahawks' starting linebackers against Los Angeles.
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D'Anthony Bell: Cut by Seattle
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The Seahawks waived Bell on Tuesday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Bell had played in 13 of Seattle's 14 games this season, but he had mostly featured on special teams. The fourth-year safety tallied 15 tackles (six solo), including 0.5 sacks, during his time with the Seahawks. Bell's departure may signal that the team is preparing to activate WR and kick returner Dareke Young (quadriceps) from IR this week.
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Seahawks' DeMarcus Lawrence: Dealing with quad injury
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Lawrence (quadriceps) was limited during Monday's walkthrough practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Lawrence may have tweaked his quad during Sunday's 18-16 win over Indianapolis, when he tallied four solo tackles while playing 43 of 60 defensive snaps (71.2 percent). The injury doesn't appear to be severe given his ability to work in a limited fashion Monday, and he'll have two more chances to log a full practice ahead of Thursday's game against the Rams.
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Seahawks' Derick Hall: Full participant at walkthrough
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Hall (finger) was considered a full participant at Monday's walkthrough practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Hall suffered a finger injury in the team's 18-16 win over the Colts, but he now appears to be on track to play in Week 16. The linebacker will have two more chances to officially log a full practice ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Rams.
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Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori: Disruptive in Week 15 win
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Emmanwori tallied seven tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two defensed passes in Sunday's 18-16 win against Indianapolis.
Emmanwori was Seattle's second-leading tackler in the narrow victory. Among his stops was a second-quarter sack of Phillip Rivers. Emmanwori also recorded multiple pass breakups for the third time this season. The talented rookie is up to 60 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and 11 defensed passes, including an interception, through 11 contests on the campaign.
