The Seahawks are off to Oakland for their preseason finale against the Raiders, and before the team left for the airport, head coach provided a few health updates on his team.
Most notably, running backs Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise, who have both missed the past two preseason games, are healthy enough to play, though Carroll didn't specify if either actually will.
Rawls, who has been dealing with an ankle injury, returned to practice this week, and Carroll said, "Thomas can go." Carroll gave the same answer on Prosise, who returned to practice this week from a groin injury, saying "He can go also."
The news is also positive on defensive end Frank Clark, who saw a specialist this week about a wrist injury.
"The results of that came out really positive," Carroll said. "He's got a sore wrist, a legitimate sprained wrist. He's got some old stuff that kind of caused the soreness, but he'll be fine. We won't play him this week, but he could play this week. We'll keep him out and he'll be ready to go next week."
Linebacker D.J. Alexander, who has missed the first three preseason games, will make his Seahawks debut Thursday. Alexander, who was acquired in a trade that sent Kevin Pierre-Louis to Kansas City, will see time not just at linebacker, but on special teams, where he was a Pro Bowler last season.
"He's going to play," Carroll said. "I'm real anxious to get him out there. I was real fired up when we had the chance to acquire him because of the magnitude he brings on special teams first. He'll play some linebacker as well, but I'm anxious to just get him out there on the field with our guys. This is the first chance he's had. He had a good week, and we'll play him like it's the first game for him, but I'm really anxious to see him."
While Tyler Lockett isn't expected to play Thursday, he still has a good chance to play in next week's regular-season opener. And even though Lockett is coming off of a serious leg injury, Carroll said the receiver and All-Pro return man will be used on special teams when he is back.
"If Lock's ready to go, he'll be involved in special teams," Carroll said. "We'll see next week where we are. If he's back, he's back, and we think he's going to be."
Photos of the Seahawks playing the Raiders throughout their 40 year history.
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Dave Brown (22) runs in pursuit during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, on November 6, 1977. The Raiders defeated the Seattle 44-7. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Oakland Raiders Hall of Fame tight end Dave Casper (87) tries to break away from Seattle Seahawks safety Autry Beamon (27) during an NFL game in Oakland, Nov. 26, 1978. The Seahawks defeated the Raiders 17-16. . (AP Photo/Arthur Anderson)
Seattle Seahawks Steve Largent (80) runs a pass pattern during game against the Los Angeles Raiders at the Los Angeles Coliseum, Dec. 5, 1982. Raiders won, 28-22. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Seattle Seahawks safety Kenny Easley (45) is tackled by Los Angeles Raiders Calvin Muhammad (82) during an NFL game Oct. 30, 1983, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Los Angeles Raiders Marcus Allen (32) takes the ball 12 yards before being stopped by Seattle Seahawks Greg Gaines (56) during action in their AFC Playoff at the Coliseum, Sunday, Jan. 8, 1984, Los Angeles, Calif. (AP Photo)
Los Angeles Raiders Hall of Fame defensive end Howie Long (75) tries to beat a double team block during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks October 7, 1984. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 28-14. (Peter Read Miller via AP)
Los Angeles Raiders' Marcus Allen runs for 13 yards as Dave Brown of the Seattle Seahawks moves in for the tackle during their game in Seattle, Nov. 13, 1984. (AP Photo/Dave Ekren)
Seattle's Jacob Green gets to Los Angeles Raiders' Jim Plunkett for a sack in the first quarter of their NFL playoff game in Seattle, Dec. 22, 1984. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Marcus Allen action (32) of the Los Angeles Raiders makes the first down on this second quarter play against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 15, 1985, Los Angeles, Calif. Defending Allen are Seattles John Harris (44) and Paul Moyer (21). (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Raiders quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) suffers a ten-yard sack at the hands of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Fredd Young (50), at Seattle, Dec. 8, 1986. Plunkett was injured later in the second quarter and had to leave the game. (AP Photo)
Mike Haynes (22) of the Los Angeles Raiders dives to grab a fumble by Curt Warner, left, of the Seattle Seahawks, during the fourth quarter of their Monday night game in Seattle, Wash., Nov. 29, 1988. The fumble, caused by Ron Fellows of the Raiders, halted a Seattle scoring drive on the Raiders' four-yard line. Seattle beat the Raiders 35-27. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Los Angeles Raiders defensive end Greg Townsend (93) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks Oct. 1, 1989, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Los Angeles Raiders running back Steve Smith(35) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks Oct.14, 1990, in Los Angeles. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 2417. (NFL Photos via AP)
Los Angeles Raiders running back Nick Bell (38) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks Dec. 12, 1993, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Raghib Ismail (86) of the Los Angeles Raiders uses a stiff arm to the chin of Tony Brown (29) of the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter of NFL game in Seattle, Dec. 18, 1994. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Oakland Raiders running back Napoleon Kaufman (26) is tackled during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 8, 1995 in Oakland. The Raiders won the game, 34 to 14. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, December 22, 1996. Seahawks beat Raiders 28-21. Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Chester McGlockton (91) jumps up t block view for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Gino Torretta (13). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, December 14, 1997. Seahawks beat Raiders 22-21. Oakland Raiders defensive back Lorenzo Lynch (43) attempts to stop Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Warren (42). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks running back Ahman Green (30) returns a kickoff during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on November 15, 1998, at the Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 20-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Oakland Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, December 5, 1999. Raiders beat Seahawks 30-21. Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jay Bellamy (20) and defensive back Shawn Springs (24) work on pulling down Oakland Raiders running back Tyrone Wheatley (47). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks running back Ricky Watters (32) heads downfield during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000 in Oakland. The Raiders won the game, 31 to 3. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Oakland Raiders linebacker Eric Barton (50) rushes Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck (8) on Sunday, September 30, 2001, in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 38-14. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Oakland Raiders tackle Barry Sims (65) blocks for running back Tyrone Wheatley (47) on Sunday, September 8, 2002, in Oakland, California. The Raiders defeated the Seahawks 31-17. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Seattle Seahawks' Maurice Morris is hit by Oakland Raiders' Stuart Schweigert during the first quarter of a football game in Seattlle Monday, Nov. 6, 2006. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Oakland Raiders running back Michael Bush (29) against Seattle Seahawks in fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010. The Oakland Raiders defgeated the Seattle Seahawks 33-3. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Seattle Seahawks Marshawn Lynch (24) scores a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
