The Seahawks activated right tackle Abraham Lucas from the physically unable to perform list on Wednesday, clearing the way for him to potentially make his 2024 debut in Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Tackle George Fant, who injured his knee in Seattle's Week 9 loss to the Rams, was placed on injured reserve to make room on the 53-man roster.
While the move doesn't guarantee Lucas will play Sunday—his 21-day window following his October 23 return to practice is up this week, meaning he had to be added to the roster or sit out the remainder of the season—Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald did express optimism that Lucas could play against the 49ers.
"Abe practiced today and San Francisco is a realistic expectation at this point," Macdonald said after Monday's practice.
Macdonald later added, when asked about Lucas' return, "I think that the best version of Abe is going to give us the best version of our offensive line, so we want to make sure that he's ready to go. But from what I saw today, he looked really good, looked good last week, and there's a timeline here that we're kind of abiding by and there's certain milestones and hurdles you need to cross in order for him to play his best ball. So hopefully that's this week."
Lucas, a third-round pick out of Washington State in the 2022 draft, won the starting right tackle job in camp as a rookie and started 16 of 17 regular-season games, as well as Seattle's wild card playoff game. A knee injury limited him to just six games last season, however, and Lucas had surgery following the season, causing him to start the season on the PUP list.
With Lucas sidelined, the Seahawks have used three different starting right tackles this season, Fant, who left both of his two starts with a knee injury, Stone Forsythe, who is currently on injured reserve, and rookie Michael Jerrell.
The Seahawks are at the midpoint of the 2024 season so take a look at some of the best shots of the team's first nine games.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) and head coach Mike Macdonald in the Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) in the Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) in the Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) in the Week 1 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) in the Week 2 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) in the Week 2 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) in the Week 2 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) in the Week 2 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams (99) in the Week 2 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) in the Week 2 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) in the Week 2 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) in the Week 2 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) in the Week 2 overtime win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) and head coach Mike Macdonald in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) and Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrel Dodson (0) and linebacker Derick Hall (58) in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) in the Week 3 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
Seahawks nose tackle Jarran Reed (90) in the Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup at the Detroit Lions on September 30, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) in the Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup at the Detroit Lions on September 30, 2024.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) in the Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup at the Detroit Lions on September 30, 2024.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) in the Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup at the Detroit Lions on September 30, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) in the Week 4 Monday Night Football matchup at the Detroit Lions on September 30, 2024.
Seahawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins (2) in the Week 5 matchup vs. the New York Giants on October 6, 2024.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) in the Week 5 matchup vs. the New York Giants on October 6, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (1) in the Week 6 Thursday Night Football matchup vs. the San Francisco 49ers on October 10, 2024.
Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the Week 6 Thursday Night Football matchup vs. the San Francisco 49ers on October 10, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Dre'Mont Jones (55) in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) in the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) in the Week 8 matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) in the Week 9 overtime matchup vs. the L.A. Rams on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) in the Week 9 overtime matchup vs. the L.A. Rams on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) in the Week 9 overtime matchup vs. the L.A. Rams on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) in the Week 9 overtime matchup vs. the L.A. Rams on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) in the Week 9 overtime matchup vs. the L.A. Rams on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
