Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll delivered injury updates on several players following Sunday's loss to the Rams.
Here's what we learned:
Safety Jamal Adams
Safety Jamal Adams left the game with shoulder issues in the first quarter Sunday. He walked to the locker room with medical personnel and his return was ruled "questionable," but Adams reappeared on the field a short time later. "Jamal Adams hurt his shoulder a little bit in the first half, but came back and finished the game admirably and made some stuff happen," Carroll explained. "He had to man up today. His shoulder was hurting. And to make it out there and play for his team and all, that was a great demonstration of that. He's going to be sore."
Carroll was also asked to review Adams performance. "I thought he was very active," said Carroll. "I need to see all of the plays to see if there's anything he could have done, stuff I didn't see. But I thought again, you knew he was on the field. And that's the kind of player he is. We are putting him in situations to allow him to utilize the talent that he has and the play-making that he has in hopes that we can really make it fit together well. But for him just to be on the field today after getting banged up like he did, that was pretty heroic."
Adams offered more details in his postgame press conference. "I do have an injury," he explained. "But that's not really what's killing me right now. What's killing me, obviously, is the loss." Adams admitted that when he returned to the game in the first half, he was in considerable discomfort. "I was in a lot of pain," he said. "I won't sit here and lie to you. You know, still in a lot of pain, but it is what it is. I signed up to play this game of football."
Adams was asked how difficult it was to tackle with the shoulder injury. "It's pretty hard, I will say," said Adams. "I was out there with one arm, pretty much the whole game. But, I'm a warrior man. Whatever it takes. It's never about me, it's about this team. I'm going to do whatever I can to get out there. As long as my legs are moving, I'm going to find a way."
Cornerback Neiko Thorpe
Carroll was excited for the return of cornerback Neiko Thorpe when he spoke to the media on Friday. "Neiko's ready to go," Carroll explained. "We're really excited about getting him back. He's been a real centerpiece on special teams, captain of the special teams, and we've missed him." Thorpe was activated from injured reserve on Saturday after being sidelined with a hip injury since Week 3.
Unfortunately for Thorpe, he didn't make it out of Sunday's matchup unscathed. "Neiko, his groin didn't make it," Carroll elaborated. "All the time we spent trying to get him back, we thought we had him. He had a lot of time to get ready, but it acted up again.
Running Back Travis Homer
The Seahawks depleted backfield suffered another injury against the Rams. Running back Travis Homer left the game after injuring his hand. "Travis Homer hurt his hand in there and missed some time," Carroll explained.
Center Kyle Fuller
Kyle Fuller got the nod this week in place of starting center Ethan Pocic, who was sidelined with a concussion. Fuller played just 12 snaps on special teams for Seattle before stepping in for Pocic. Fuller had a low snap in the fourth quarter Sunday that resulted in a fumble by Russell Wilson and a Rams takeaway, but Carroll was impressed with his durability. "Kyle Fuller just hung in there with a high-ankle sprain and just finished the game," Carroll said. "He just was a stud about it. He had to go and he did it. So that was really admirable."
Guard Jordan Simmons
Carroll also had an update on guard Jordan Simmons. "His calf tightened up on him and he couldn't go," Carroll summarized.
The best photos from Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Fueled by Nesquik.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (25) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore (83) catches the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen (88) catches the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Freddie Swain (18) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) celebrates after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) runs a route during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett (16) catches the ball in front of Los Angeles Rams free safety John Johnson (43) during an NFL football game on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks safety Ugo Amadi (28) in coverage during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer (25) carries the ball in front of Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during an NFL football game on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) celebrates after a turnover during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) scrambles during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks running back DeeJay Dallas (31) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Shaquem Griffin (49) covers on punt coverage during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ryan Kang/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins (41) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Moore (83) runs after the catch during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (89) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
