INDIANAPOLIS—Seahawks coach Pete Carroll held a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday, his first session with the media since the day after Seattle's final game of the season.
Among the numerous topics covered by Carroll was the health of players who are coming back from injuries that required surgery during or after the season. Here's a rundown of what Carroll had to say.
DK Metcalf, who played through a foot injury for most of the season, had surgery earlier this offseason to clean up issues that resulted from a previous surgery.
"They fixed a surgery that he had on his foot a couple of years back," Carroll said. "They just had to go in there and adjust some stuff in his foot. It bothered him all year long. We were not able to practice him. He practiced one day a week and a couple walkthroughs, and we always had to be guarded just to maintain his progress, which is not what was best for him. He needed to be working. He needed to be out there. It would have helped us and helped himself too. He knew it, we all knew it, there's just nothing we can do about it. He did everything he could and he did admirably, remarkably well, but you can only get so much done. He's still a young player. He's still a developing player, and he'll get better."
Safety Quandre Diggs left Seattle's Week 18 win in Arizona with a leg injury that required surgery, but is on track to be ready by the start of training camp, if not sooner.
"I don't think there is any doubt," Carroll said when asked if Diggs, who will become a free agent when the new league year begins, will be ready for training camp. "That's all he's thinking about. He'll be back before then I would think. We really want to get him back."
Running back Chris Carson missed all but four games in 2021 due to a neck injury, one that required surgery, but the Seahawks are still hopeful he'll be back in 2022.
"His workouts are going well, he's in good spirits, and he's looking forward to playing and getting back," Carroll said. "Anytime you have a neck surgery, it's obviously very intricate and all, we've got to see how that works out. You know how much I've always loved Chris, I'd love to get him back if we can get him back."
Asked if there was any concern about Carson not being able to play again, Carroll said, "I don't have any reason to doubt it right now. He's really positive about it and everything went well. And so he should be progressing the way the docs count on. So we'll have to see what happens."
On Jamal Adams, whose season was cut short by a shoulder injury, Carroll said, "He sounds great. He's just chomping at the bit. He just, he wants to get going right now. He feels like, he left too much out there. And also his attitude is great. I just communicated with him Monday."
Safety/nickel back Marquise Blair has had his last two seasons cut short by knee injury, but Carroll said the update on Blair, "Sounds great. It sounds great. He's had a long time to work this recovery, so he's in good shape right now. And he's hopping around pretty good."
On cornerback Tre Brown, whose rookie season was cut short by knee injuries, Carroll said, "Tre is doing well. He's working hard at it. He's active already and going. He's pushing himself hard, so there's always going to be some struggle in there, but he's really optimistic and really positive. He's been around the building a bunch, so we're looking for him to be a big part of what's going on next year."
Check out photos from the 2022 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana on Wednesday, March 2.
Purdue wide receiver David Bell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kent State quarterback Dustin Crum speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arkansas wide receiver Treylon Burks speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
THIS CORRECTS TO WESTERN MICHIGAN QUARTERBACK KALEB ELEBY AND NOT ALABAMA WIDE RECEIVER SLADE BOLDEN AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Western Michigan quarterback Kaleb Eleby speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
THIS CORRECTS TO ALABAMA WIDE RECEIVER SLADE BOLDEN AND NOT WESTERN MICHIGAN QUARTERBACK QUARTERBACK KALEB ELEBY AS ORIGINALLY SENT - Alabama wide receiver Slade Bolden speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama wide receiver John Metchie speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
USC wide receiver Drake London speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Cole Kelley speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Mississippi wide receiver Dontario Drummond speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama wide receiver John Metchie speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Nevada wide receiver Romeo Doubs speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Nebraska tight end Austin Allen speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Washington tight end Cade Otton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colorado State tight end Trey McBride speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Iowa State tight end Charlie Kolar speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Nevada tight end Cole Turner speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Iowa State tight end Chase Allen speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Texas Tech wide receiver Erik Ezukanma speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Oregon State tight end Teagan Quitoriano speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Maryland tight end Chig Okonkwo speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Wisconsin tight end Jake Ferguson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
SMU tight end Grant Calcaterra speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
UCLA tight end Greg Dulcich speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Nevada quarterback Carson Strong speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Dakota State wide receiver Christian Watson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Liberty quarterback Malik Willis speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia wide receiver George Pickens speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Brown quarterback E J Perry speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kansas State quarterback Skylar Thompson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll meets with media at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on March 2, 2022.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll meets with media at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on March 2, 2022.
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll meets with media at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis on March 2, 2022.
Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
University of Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
University of Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
University of Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Josh McDaniels speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Washington Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 in Indianapolis. (Kevin Sabitus/NFL)
Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Washington Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith at a press conference on Wednesday, Mar. 2, 2022 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson (39) speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (13) speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
