Update: Since the initial publishing of this story, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was downgraded from questionable to out.
The Seahawks left for Charlotte Friday ahead of their Week 15 game against the Carolina Panthers, and the status of three players making the trip won't be known until gameday.
Cornerback Shaquill Griffin (hamstring), tight end Luke Willson (hamstring) and Ziggy Ansah (neck) are all listed as questionable. And in this case, all four fit the truest definition of that word and will be game-day decisions.
"Those questionables that are on there are legit," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said. "We've got to wait and see where these guys fit in."
Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who is battling the flu virus that hit much of the team ahead of the Week 13 game against Minnesota, was initially among those listed as questionable, but he has since been downgraded to out.
"He's still getting back," Carroll said. "He was out here today with us. He's recovering still. He's been pretty sick."
Griffin's hamstring injury came out of last week's game, though he didn't miss a snap in the game, and kept him from practicing Thursday or Friday.
"He's got a hamstring thing that just popped up here last week, and it's bothered him a little bit," Carroll said. "We're just making sure that we're managing him through it."
Willson, who has missed the past three games with a hamstring injury, did not practice Thursday or Friday—he was limited Wednesday—but he has been lobbying Carroll to let him play.
"Luke is doing really well," Carroll said. "He's wearing me out. We'll see what happens here on gameday."
Ansah is trying to get back after missing last week's game with a stinger, and was a limited participant on Friday.
"He's working," Carroll said. "We'll see. We're going to take every day all the way to game time for Ziggy. He's in that same boat as those other guys."
Strongside linebacker Mychal Kendricks has been ruled out, meaning he'll miss a second straight game with a hamstring injury. Cody Barton is expected to again start in his place, and Carroll expects the rookie to benefit from the experience he gained last week in his first career start.
"He'll feel much more comfortable," Carroll said. "It was just fast and furious, and he was just busting his tail running around trying to make his plays and all that. I think he'll be settled in even more so. He's such a smart kid, he works so hard, it's so important to him that he'll take advantage of one week to the next week. I think you'll see him improve for a long time because of the way he applies himself and all of that. So we're expecting him to make a little jump, just clean it up, just be more specifically accountable and stuff. The running and hitting part, he was fine, it was just the little things, assignments and recognition and things like that."
Fullback Nick Bellore is not listed on the injury report after missing the previous two games with a quadriceps injury, meaning he's good to go. That's particularly important for the Seahawks on special teams, where Bellore is a leader and one of the team's top performers in that phase of the game.
"It's a really big deal for us because he has been such a leader and such a steady force and such a consistent performer," Carroll said. "He helps other guys play well. He's been around so long, the calls that he makes, the focus and attention to detail, reminding other guys, all of that. That's irreplaceable. You can't get that until you've played a bunch of years and you have a bunch of background, and he brings that to us
For the Panthers, Pro-Bowl tight end Greg Olsen has been ruled out due a concussion, as has starting left tackle Greg Little (ankle).
Here are the full injury reports for both teams:
Seattle Seahawks
Out
LB Mychal Kendricks (hamstring, did not participate in practice)
RB Rashaad Penny (knee, did not participate in practice)
DE Jadeveon Clowney (core/illness, limited participation in practice)
Questionable
TE Luke Willson (hamstring, did not participate in practice)
CB Shaquill Griffin (hamstring, did not participate in practice)
E Ziggy Ansah (neck, limited participation in practice)
Carolina Panthers
Out
TE Greg Olsen (concussion, limited participation in practice)
LB/DE Marquis Haynes (knee, did not participate in practice)
T Greg Little (ankle, did not participate in practice)
Doubtful
OL Garrett McGhin (ankle, limited participation in practice)
Questionable
LB/DE Mario Addison (chest, limited participation in practice)
The Seattle Seahawks face the Carolina Panthers at Lumen Field for Week 14 of the 2022 season. Take a look back at photos from previous games between the two teams.
Carolina Panthers' Donald Hayes (81) is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Jay Bellamy (20) and Willie Williams (27) after a catch in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 8, 2000, at Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Erik Perel)
Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (37) runs against the Carolina Panthers in the first half Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, in Seattle. Alexander gained 195 yards rushing on 32 carries and scored twice in leading the Seahawks to a 23-17 victory. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Darrell Jackson, right, steps around Carolina Panthers' Colin Branch after catching a pass during the first quarter Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, in Seattle. Jackson led the Seahawks in pass reception yards with 71 in the Seahawks' 23-17 victory. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck passes under pressure from Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers in the second quarter in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004. Hasselbeck threw for 201 yards in their 23-17 win. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks Shaun Alexander (37) carries the ball under the pressure of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of the their NFC Championship NFL football game in Seattle, in a Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006 photo. He's the league MVP. The league rushing champion. He's also playing the last game of his Seattle contract, making him potentially the biggest plum in March's free-agent tree. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, file)
Seattle Seahawks safety Michael Boulware (28) points skyward after intercepting a pass by Carolina Panthers' Jake Delhomme, not shown, during the third quarter of the NFC championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006 in Seattle. At right, Carolina's Jordan Gross walks off the field. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks Shaun Alexander holds up the NFC Championship trophy as he parades on the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers 34-14 in the football game, Sunday Jan. 22, 2006, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Carolina Panthers' Dante Rosario (88) tries to break a tackle by Seattle Seahawks' Julian Peterson, left, during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Seattle Seahawks' Deion Branch (83) catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers' Patrick Dendy (29) defends during the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 13-10 win in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Jimmy Clausen (2) in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch runs against the Carolina Panthers in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch (24) finds some running room as Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly (59), Dwan Edwards (92), Greg Hardy (76) and Haruki Nakamura (43) close in for the tackle during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The Seahawks won 16-12. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Zach Miller (86) catches a pass in an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, October 7, 2012, in Charlotte, NC. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
Seattle Seahawks' Alan Branch (99) reacts after recovering a Carolina Panthers fumble as Carolina Panthers' Jonathan Stewart (28) walks off during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. The Seahawks won 16-12. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) sacks Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Seahawks won 12-7. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (15) catches the game winning touchdown pass over Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Thomas (22) and strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Seahawks won 12-7. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is hit as he throws a pass by Seattle Seahawks' Benson Mayowa (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) huddles with teammates during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Charlotte, N.C. The Seahawks won 13-9. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Brandon Mebane (92) during an NFL football game at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday, October 26, 2014 in Charlotte, N.C. The Seahawks won 13-9. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson tries to get away from the grasp of Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Referee referee Terry McAulay tosses the coin before an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart, top, leaps over Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Mike Morgan (57) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) keeps the ball as he tries to get by Seattle Seahawks middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Seattle Seahawks' Tyler Lockett runs with the ball toward a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers early in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Seahawks receivers Tyler Lockett and David Moore recreate the Allen Iverson/Tyronn Lue fadeaway/stepover moment from NBA history for their celebration of Lockett's third quarter touchdown.
Seattle Seahawks' Chris Carson (32) leaps over Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid (25) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Seattle Seahawks' Bradley McDougald (30) intercepts a pass intended for Carolina Panthers' Chris Manhertz (82) during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
