Seahawks coach Pete Carroll met with the media prior to Wednesday's practice, and among other things, he provided the latest injury updates on his team ahead of Sunday's game at Arizona.
Perhaps most significant is the news that Pro Bowl defense end Michael Bennett is expected to practice Wednesday just three days after leaving Seattle's win over the Falcons with a knee injury.
Tight end Luke Willson, on the other hand, wasn't as fortunate with his knee injury in that game, but all things considered, he came out in pretty good shape. Willson had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Tuesday, but isn't expected to be out long.
"Luke had surgery yesterday, and I think he's going to make a miraculous return," Carroll said. "He's as upbeat as you can imagine. It was very, very minimal stuff they had to do to him, everybody was really pleased about that, so we're really kind of expecting him to break records coming back. We'll see what that means, but he's going to respond really well."
Carroll said the hope is that Willson will be back "within weeks," and added that doctors saw less damage than they were expecting when they looked at his knee.
"It was less than they expected, so everybody was really fired up about that," Carroll said. "They barely had to do anything at all to fix him. They went in there, took a look and got back out of there really quick is the way I understand it."
Safety Kam Chancellor is still day-to-day after missing Sunday's game with a groin injury, and was scheduled to run Wednesday to test that injury, Carroll said.
Carroll said defensive end Frank Clark will practice Wednesday and "should be back and he should be fine" after missing Sunday's game with a hamstring injury.
Rookie running back C.J. Prosise is expected to be available for the first time since sustaining a wrist injury in the season opener.
"C.J. is going today, and in my mind C.J. is playing this week," Carroll said. "That's the first time in can finally tell you that. I'm looking at that a bit optimistically like I might tend to do, but we're going into this week thinking he's going to play."
Carroll said of Prosise, a third-round pick out of Notre Dame, "We're not going to do too much with him too early, but I don't think there's anything he can't, so I'm really anxious to see how he adds in."
Carroll mentioned Monday that Kevin Pierre-Louis, who started at strongside linebacker in place of an injured Mike Morgan, did something to his ankle in the game, but Pierre-Louis is expected to practice Wednesday.
As for Morgan, who had sports hernia surgery during the bye week, Carroll said the linebacker and special teams standout is making a good recovery and should be available to return from injured reserve later this season.
"I just talked to Mike, he's doing really well," Carroll said. "He feels much improved, you can tell that the surgery was effective. There's still a little bit of soreness, but he's doing well. He's going to be able to make it back, so whenever the timeframe allows, we'll have him available, which is great news."
Carroll also gave an update on defensive tackle Garrison Smith, who was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a knee injury: "He came out of the game—we didn't realize it, but he had something wrong, he had a cartilage issue he had to get operated on. It kind of sprung up late Monday and he was feeling really uncomfortable, got some tests, and sure enough, he needed some work done."
The Seahawks replaced Smith on the roster with defensive tackle Sealver Siliga, who signed with Seattle in the offseason, but missed most of training camp and the preseason with a calf injury before being placed in injured reserve, then later released with an injury settlement.
"It's good to get him back," Carroll said. "He was a guy we went into the season thinking we would have. He has worked hard, he's in pretty good shape right now, which is good for a big man. We're anxious to get him back out there and see how he does and how he fits in. We really haven't had a good look at him. He had just a few days of work, so we're kind of fired up, it's like a plus to get him back."
Team photographer Rod Mar shares exclusive moments from Seattle's Week 6 win over the Atlanta Falcons at CenturyLink Field, a 26-24 come-from-behind victory that upped the Seahawks' 2016 record to 4-1 on the season.
Just before 10am, safety Earl Thomas arrives for work in a pink overcoat as the Seahawks honored Breast Cancer Awareness month during the game by wearing pink accessories with their uniforms.
Michael Bennett runs laps around the field just after 11am.
Frank Clark sweats during a pregame workout as he and trainers assessed his fitness to play after suffering a hamstring injury earlier in the week.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson listens to music on his Bose headphones as he warmed up on the field in a light rain two hours before kickoff.
Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril stretches during early warmups.
Back in the Seahawks locker room, defensive tackle Tony McDaniel takes a moment to himself. The Seahawks wore pink accessories to honor Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Former Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander was a visitor to CenturyLink Field for the game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Defensive backs Tyvis Powell and Richard Sherman get fired up as the team gathered on the field at the start of pregame warmups.
Safety Earl Thomas focuses during pregame warmups.
Defensive end Michael Bennett is pumped up during pregame introductions.
Cornerback Richard Sherman waits in the tunnel for his name to be called during pregame introductions before the battle with the Atlanta Falcons.
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps participate in the displaying of the American flag during the playing of the national anthem.
Seahawks players and coaches link arms in unity during the playing of the national anthem.
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman sizes up Atlanta's Gabriel Taylor after a short completion.
Seattle's Christine Michael breaks away from Atlanta defenders in the first quarter.
Seahawks linebackers Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright combine to tackle Atlanta's Levine Toilolo.
Seahawks defensive end tackles and strips the ball from Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan resulting in a first quarter turnover.
Seahawks defensive tackle Tony McDaniel recovers a fumble by Atlanta's Matt Ryan, setting up Seattle's first touchdown of the day.
Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed yell after recording a sack.
Seahawks Germain Ifedi, Russell Wilson and Justin Britt identity defenders prior to the snap.
The Seahawks gang tackle Atlanta's Tevin Coleman during the first half.
Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham heads upfield with three Falcons defenders in pursuit.
Seahawks first-year running back Alex Collins breaks a tackle in the backfield and scored his first NFL touchdown on a two-yard run in the second quarter.
Seahawks fans kept in the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness month with pink signs.
Seahawks defenders Richard Sherman, Kelcie McCray and Earl Thomas stop Atlanta's Devonta Freeman.
At halftime, assistant head coach and offensive line coach Tom Cable addressed the offense in the locker room.
Seattle kept pressure on Atlanta's Matt Ryan all afternoon, with Michael Bennett and Bobby Wagner applying a hit just after Ryan released the ball on a pass attempt that fell incomplete.
Cornerback DeShawn Shead breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta's Mohomed Sanu in the third quarter.
Seattle's Cassius Marsh strikes a pose after a tackle for loss.
Tight end Jimmy Graham goes high to snare a pass over Atlanta's Kemal Ishmael in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson provides a hard-hitting block to give running back Christine Michael daylight.
Seahawks Jarran Reed and Cassius Marsh collapse on Atlanta's Matt Ryan for a sack in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's Bobby Wagner and Cassius Marsh celebrate Marsh's sack of Matt Ryan.
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman get his hands on a pass that bounced off the hands of Atlanta receiver Julio Jones in the fourth quarter.
Safety Earl Thomas intercepts a pass tipped in the air by teammate Richard Sherman in the fourth quarter, stopping an Atlanta drive and setting up Seattle's game-winning field goal.
Safety Earl Thomas returns the interception as 12s roar their approval in the background.
Holder Jon Ryan and kicker Steven Hauschka celebrate after Hauschka's 44-yard field goal gave the Seahawks a 26-24 lead late in the game, sealing the victory.
Seahawks head coach speaks with Atlanta head coach and former Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn after the hard-fought contest.
Seahawks owner Paul Allen greets a happy Russel Wilson in the locker room after the victory.
Head coach Pete Carroll celebrates with the team in the locker room after the win pushed the Seahawks record to 4-1.
