The Seahawks are back to work in what will be a condensed week, coming off a Monday night game. The unusual schedule means the Seahawks will have a walkthrough late Wednesday rather than a full practice, and they'll hope to have a few key players back on the field when that does take place.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said outside linebackers Boye Mafe (knee) and Uchenna Nwosu (knee) and defensive lineman Leonard Williams (ribs) would be able to take part in Wednesday's on-field work, while defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (hamstring) would not.
Asked more on Nwosu, who has missed the first four games of the season due to an injury suffered in Seattle's preseason finale, Macdonald said, "He'll be out there. Again, with all those guys it's a process of can we get him to the line? Are they feeling comfortable? Is it the best for them to go? I know all of them are chomping at the bit to get out there, but we're going to do what's best for them and what's best for us, so that will come. Today's a walk (through) so it's hard to gain a bunch of insight on where they're going to be after today. Tomorrow, we'll probably have a better idea."
To Macdonald's point, taking part in a Wednesday walkthrough doesn't guarantee that a player will be game-ready by Sunday, but it is a positive step forward for those injured players.
Macdonald also provided a positive update on safety Julian Love, who exited Monday's game with what Macdonald called a quad contusion and did not return.
"I think he's doing OK," Macdonald said. "I haven't talked to him in the last X amount of hours or so, but things are all right."
The Seahawks could also be adding to their defensive line depth soon, with second-year defensive tackle Cameron Young expected to return to practice. Young opened the season on the physically unable to perform list, meaning he had to miss at least the first four games. Once Young officially returns to practice, he can practice for up to 21 days before being added to the 53-man roster.
"Right now, we're anticipating Cam Young to start opening up his (practice) window probably today," Macdonald said. "Things could change between now and then, but that's what we're expecting."
Macdonald said right tackle Abraham Lucas and safety Jerrick Reed II are not yet ready to return to practice.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seahawks' Monday Night Football matchup with the Detroit Lions in Week 4.
Seahawks Riq Woolen, K'Von Wallace and Coby Bryant lead the defensive backs onto the field for pregame warmups.
Jarran Reed leads the defensive line down the long tunnel from the visitors locker room to the field.
Prior to leaving the locker room, receiver Jake Bobo spends a quiet moment.
Derick Hall affixes eye black before the game.
The Seahawks head to the field for kickoff.
Running back Kenneth Walker III wears gloves sporting his jersey number.
Seahawks game captains Coby Bryant, Johnathan Hankins and Laken Tomlinson observe the coin toss at midfield.
Seahawks defensive lineman Myles Adams tries to escape getting held as he pressures Detroit's Jared Goff.
Seattle's Jarran Reed sacks Detroit's quarterback Jared Goff in the first quarter.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf keeps both feet inbounds on this pass in the first half.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf looks for running room after the catch.
Seahawks linebacker Tyus Bowser confers with head coach Mike Macdonald between quarters.
Seahawks inside linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti instructs Tyrel Dodson and Tyrice Knight on the sideline between drives.
Defenisve line coach Justin Hinds, works with Jarran Reed, Myles Adams, Dre'Mont Jones and Johnathan Hankins.
Quarterback Geno Smtih spies an open Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Seahawks DK Metcalf tumbles towards the end zone in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks Kenneth Walker III scores a touchdown in the second quarter.
Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba throws a pass to running back Zach Charbonnet.
Running back Zach Charbonnet leaps a Lions defender along the sideline.
Seahawks defender Derick Hall celebrates a sack in the second half.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner dives for the end zone for his first NFL touchdown.
Seahawks receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. escapes a Lions defender.
Kenneth Walker III scores on a 21-yard run in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks DK Metcalf tries to absorb contact in the end zone by a Lions defender while the ball is in the air late in the game.
Quarterback Geno Smith reacts after the Seahawks turned the ball over on downs late in the game.
Seahawks linebacker Dre'Mont Jones sacks Lions quarterback Jared Goff for a safety.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith shakes hands with receiver DK Metcalf in the locker room after the game.
