The Seahawks held a walk-through practice Thursday ahead of Friday night's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, after which two of their top running backs, Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise, could be seen going through on-field workouts.
Neither Prosise, who has a groin injury, nor Rawls, who has a sprained ankle, are expected to play in Seattle's third preseason game, but both are close to being back and in fact would have a chance at playing were Friday's game a regular-season contest.
"They're both doing really well and they're both like right there to play," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said. "Both guys, if we were playing a regular season game, they'd be pushing to play, we'd be pushing them to go ahead with the thought that it's safe, but let's just take another week, that's really how we're doing it. Let's take another week and get them through this weekend, then we know that they'll be better off if we do that.
"Both guys have shown really well in practice, we know what we can do with these guys. We just wish we were getting the continuity of them playing with us, but other than that, we need to get them as healthy as we can get them going into the opener."
Here are the rest of the injury updates shared by Carroll:
- Receiver Tyler Lockett is practicing, but Carroll said the Seahawks are still being cautious bringing him back to game action following last year's broken leg and subsequent surgery: "He has competed in practice throughout this week. He has looked very confident, he has looked fast. I'm still watching him though, I still want to make sure we're taking all the time we have available. There's no reason to rush him. He's a fantastic competitor, he knows what we're doing, he's well-schooled on everything that we're asking him to do. We love the player that he is, so we're going to just continue to make sure we maximize the security and safety for his return.
- Receiver Paul Richardson is expected to play after missing last week's game with a shoulder injury. "He's ready to go," Carroll said. "He had a very good week. He's fine."
- Carroll said linebacker Michael Wilhoite "has had a nagging calf issue. It just hasn't quite gotten right, we're just trying to get him back. He's not ready to go yet. It's very disappointing for Mike. Mike's a really good football player, and in what he has shown, it's been really clear he can help us in a number of ways. We're trying to make sure he's ready to go when we put him out there."
- Linebacker K.J. Wright is expected to play after missing last week's game. Wright had a process knowns as Regenokine performed on his knee to relieve soreness.
- Linebacker D.J. Alexander, meanwhile, went through that same process, but a bit after Wright, and won't play this week, Carroll said: "He went through a process last week, same as K.J. did. He was just a couple days behind him in the cycle of it. He didn't quite make it back this week for this game, but next week we're hoping we can keep him moving forward with a chance for him to show. I really love this kid, he's got a bunch to add to us, particularly in special teams, and we're going to see if we can get him right for the opener."
- Carroll said cornerback DeAndre Elliott has "a concussion issue he's been dealing with."
- Center Joey Hunt (ankle) isn't expected to play, Carroll said: "Joey ran really well just now, and he's close. He could probably play if he had to, but we're going to get him through this weekend and get him back next week."
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Seattle Seahawks' John Sawyer, left, and Kansas City Chiefs' Jimbo Elrod, right, roll after the ball fumbled by Sawyer during the first quarter of their game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 11, 1977. (AP Photo/John Filo)
Seattle Seahawks running back Dan Doornink (33) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in San Francisco, Sept. 30, 1979. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 24-6. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Quarterback Todd Blackledge (14) of the Kansas City Chiefs, is grabbed by Jacob Green (79) of the Seattle Seahawks and sacked for a four-yard loss during the second quarter of their NFL game, Sept. 14, 1986. Also rushing Blackledge is Joe Nash (72) of the Seahawks. Seattle beat Kansas City 23-17. (AP Photo/Gary Stewart)
Quarterback Todd Blackledge, right, of the Kansas City Chiefs, is sacked for a seven-yard loss by linebacker Brian Bosworth, left, of the Seattle Seahawks, during the third quarter of their NFL game in Seattle, Wash., Sept. 20, 1987. Seattle beat Kansas City 43-14. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Albert Lewis (29) and safety Lloyd Burruss (34) team up to stop Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ray Butler (83) during an NFL game in Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 20, 1988. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 27-24. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Running back Barry Word (23) of the Kansas City Chiefs runs past Cortez Kennedy (99) of the Seattle Seahawks for three of his 85 yards during the third quarter of NFL game in Seattle, Nov. 23, 1992. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Thomas (58) flies down the sideline with an 86-yard run and touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 5, 1993. (AP Photo/Barry Sweet)
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Rick Mirer attempts to elude Derrick Thomas during an NFL Football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on January 2, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 34-24. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Kansas City Chiefs running back Marcus Allen (32) runs for yardage against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFL Football game on October 23, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Seahawks 38-23. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Joe Montana drops back to throw during the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 27, 1994, in Seattle against the Seahawks. Montana was sidelined late in the third quarter when he sprained his left foot. Kansas City led 6-0 when he was replaced by backup Steve Bono. (AP Photo/Bill Chan)
The ball is just out of reach for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Mike Pritchard during the first quarter Thursday, Oct. 17, 1996, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jerome Woods is a couple of steps behind on the incomplete pass play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Elvis Grbac (11) throws the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium on September 28, 1997 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs won 20-17. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
Kansas Chiefs Chiefs receiver Derrick Alexander runs with a reception during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 8, 1998 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game, 24-12. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)
Seattle Seahawks' Christian Fauria runs ahead of Kansas City Chiefs' Donnie Edwards after catching a pass in the third quarter in Seattle on Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. (AP Photo/Lauren McFalls)
Kansas City Chiefs Priest Holmes (31) during a against the Seattle Seahawks at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on November 25, 2001 The Chiefs beat the Seahawks 19-7. Priest Holmes played for 10 years with 2 teams and was a 3-time Pro Bowler.(AP Photo/Chris Bernacchi)
Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander leaps into the end zone for a touchdown on a 3-yard run past Kansas City Chiefs defender Ray Crockett in the second quarter in Seattle, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Marcus Trufant, left, breaks up a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Eddie Kennison (87) during the first quarter of a football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs Dustin Colquitt (2) recovers a blocked field goal attempt as Seattle Seahawks Kelly Jennings comes in for the tackle in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Seattle. Chiefs Andy Studebaker (96) attempts to provide protection for Colquitt. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
