Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen is returning to practice this week less than a month after he went on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said it's too soon to know if Olsen will play this week or not, but the comeback has been an impressive one nonetheless.
"He's made an extraordinary recovery to get to this right now," Carroll said. "So we're going to practice him during the week and see what happens, see how he does."
Asked if Olsen could play this weekend against Washington, Carroll said. "It's possible… We'll see. We don't have any idea. He's been working out with the guys. We've got to see how he does on the practice field."
Regardless of whether Olsen is back on the field Sunday or in the next couple of weeks, his determination to bounce back so quickly in his 14th NFL season, particularly when lucrative TV gigs are awaiting him in retirement, has made an impression on his head coach.
"He's the real deal," Carroll said. "He's such a great football player. He loves this game so much. He loves competing so much. I mean, there is no space other than he is the top of the list in all of those character principles about who he is and what he's all about and what you can expect from him. He's amazing. I don't even know how he got well this fast. I don't have a clue how that happened, but he did. He's dying to play right now. He just wants to get out there—he's a perfect competitor to have in your club."
In addition to Olsen getting back, here are a few more updates from Carroll:
CB Quinton Dunbar
Dunbar returned to practice last week but was not yet ready for game action. That could come this week against his former team, but Carroll said, "I've got to see how he works during the week and all that, but I'm hoping he will be available."
RT Brandon Shell
Shell returned from a two-game absence last week, but aggravated his ankle injury and couldn't finish the game. He won't practice Wednesday, but the hope is that he can still play on Sunday.
"That's where we are right now," Carroll said of hoping Shell can play this week. "But we'll have to wait until the end of the week to see how it develops, we can't call it now. We won't practice him today."
DE Darrell Taylor
Taylor, a second-round pick in this year's draft, has been on the non-football injury list all year. Carroll hasn't ruled out a late-season return, but acknowledged that there aren't a lot of weeks left for Taylor to get back.
"We're really running out of time," Carroll said. "Next week is really the last shot for us to get a chance, and he'll have to jump out then. The treatment that he went through does kind of culminate this week, and we'll see what that means. I don't mean to give you any hope at this point other than we've just got to wait and see, but it's not too late. Fortunately we might have some more games to play if we're fortunate enough, and we'd love to have him available."
WR Josh Gordon
Gordon isn't coming off of an injury, but rather returning from a year-long suspension, and he's in hurry-up mode to get ready when he's eligible to return in Week 16. Gordon was able to return to the team earlier this month for individual workouts and meetings, but can't practice until next week. The hope, Carroll said, is to get him ready to the point that he can help the team right away.
"Josh's workouts are going great," Carroll said. "He's really fit, he feels really good. He feels like he's ready to jump on a practice field. He'll have all of this week, and then he'll be available to us next week. This is a really important week for him to finish it up—he needs to be game speed and game tempo and conditioning and all that, and a lot to ask, but that's what we're asking. So he's working like crazy. Ever since we have a chance, we've really stepped it up for him to make sure that he's challenged by that."
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 14 game vs. the New York Jets. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks Shaquem Griffin, Carlos Dunlap and Shaquill Griffin walk to the locker room at Lumen Field upon their arrival for the Week 13 matchup with the visiting New York Jets.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll heads onto the field during early warmups.
Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks during early warmups.
Seahawks tight end Will Dissly is all smiles as he walks onto the turf at Lumen Field on Sunday.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is focused as he heads to the field for his early warmups.
Seahawks linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven goes through his early warmups.
Seahawks defensive lineman L.J. Collier works on drills during early warmups before the Jets game.
Seahawks defensive linemen gather after their early warmups.
Seahawks receiver Penny Hart during early warmups.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf during early warmups.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf stretches to make a catch during early warmups.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf leaps to make a catch during warmups.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson warms up before the game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson greets teammates coming onto the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson greets offensive teammates in the huddle during pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leads the team onto the field.
Seahawks quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Geno Smith pray with assistant coach Austin Davis during the performance of the national anthem. At left is special teams assistant Larry Izzo.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams stands with an arm raised during the performance of the national anthem.
Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright makes a tackle during the opening drive.
Seahawks receiver Freddie Swain celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Colby Parkinson.
Seahawks linebacker Ray Ray Armstrong strikes a pose after a kickoff.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams breaks up a pass and teammate Shaquill Griffin has the Jets receiver covered on this play in the first half.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf celebrates his touchdown reception while his receiver teammates await with a card wishing him happy birthday.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf reads a card presented to him by his fellow receivers letting him know they are giving him an all-expenses paid vacation as a birthday present. Looking on is Seahawks offensive lineman Duane Brown.
Seahawks receiver David Moore tries but is unable to complete the reception on a long pass up the right sideline.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams pressures Jets quarterback Sam Darnold into a sack, giving Adams the all-time record for sacks by a defensive back in a season.
Seahawks receiver Freddie Swain makes a leaping catch in Jets territory.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is sent airborne at the end of a reception in the red zone.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson dances into the end zone with a touchdown in the third quarter.
Seahawks D.J. Reed and Jamal Adams celebrate.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson fires from a clean pocket and gets blocking from right tackle Chad Wheeler and left tackle Damien Lewis.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson flies to another first down.
Seahawks tight end Will Dissly balances his way into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Seahawks tackle Duane Brown spikes the ball after Will Dissly gave it to him in celebration after Dissly's touchdown.
Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin shoots up the middle to sack Jets quarterback Sam Darnold.
Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin celebrates after sacking Jets quarterback Sam Darnold.
Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed brings down Jets quarterback Sam Darnold.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is the team's nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and his helmet bore a sticker for the award.
After the game, safety Jamal Adams met with players and coaches from his former team at midfield.
Seahawks receiver David Moore greets former teammate and current Jets lineman George Fant after the game.
Seahawks Shaquem Griffin and Duane Brown do socially-distanced television interviews (the tv cameras are out-of-frame to the left) on the rainy turf at Lumen Field after the game.
