The Seahawks returned to work Wednesday to begin their practice week ahead of Sunday's game at Pittsburgh. The official practice report will be out after practice, but before his team took the field, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll gave updates on several injured players.
C Justin Britt
Britt was "pretty sore" Wednesday, Carroll said, the result of a knee-to-knee collision with tight end Will Dissly. Britt finished last week's game even with the injury, and despite being sore appears to be on track to play this week.
"He was pretty sore," Carroll said. "He got banged pretty good. It was great that he stayed out and played the game for us. He's a little gimpy together, but he'll do some stuff today. But he got whacked pretty good."
Asked if there was any danger of Britt missing the game, Carroll said, "No. Not in my mind."
DB Ugo Amadi
Amadi, who won the nickel corner role, finished last week's game, but did sustain a shoulder injury, the result of a collision with safety Bradley McDougald. In an answer about the decision to re-sign cornerback Jamar Taylor, Carroll mentioned that Amadi's status is uncertain this week.
"He goes right back into the nickel spot competing at that spot," Carroll said of Taylor. "Ugo took a big shot too, we're not sure how he'll come back. He sounds really good, he's going to go today in practice, but we're just concerned about that… He's going to be limited, but he'll be out there today."
TE Will Dissly
Dissly didn't finish the game because of a knee injury, but is good to go this week: "Will's good. He should be OK. He's practicing today."
DT Poona Ford
"Poona got a calf strain that we've got to monitor. He wants to go, but we're going to hold him back today and just go one day at a time and see how it goes."
CB Neiko Thorpe
"Neiko got a hammy. We need to see how that's going to go. That's pretty hard to get back in the position that he plays and the way he plays."
DE Ziggy Ansah
Ansah, who only returned to practice a week ahead of the opener, practiced last week but was held out of the game as a precaution. Asked if Ansah would make his Seahawks debut this week, Carroll said, "One day at a time. He'll practice today and we'll go one day at a time."
DE L.J. Collier
Collier, who injured his ankle early in camp and missed the opener, will practice this week and has a chance to play.
"L.J. will practice full this week, so he'll be in the competition to see where he fits," Carroll said. "I don't know how that's going to work out yet. So I think it's an elevating group."
Carroll noted that prior to the injury, Collier showed that he was in better shape following the break than when he reported for offseason workouts.
"He was in way better shape than he was when he showed in the offseason in April," Carroll said. "He had really had a good offseason the six weeks he really benefited from. He was stronger and quicker and lighter. Every aspect of his movement showed a little bit differently. So he was off to a great start and that was a great indication. He has worked really hard right now. He has jumped back ahead of schedule with a chance to maybe even play this week. It's been very upbeat."
LG Mike Iupati
While Carroll didn't come out and definitely state that Iupati would start at left guard this week, he did say the job will be Iupati's when they feel he's ready to go, and it sounds like that could happen this week. Iupati, who missed almost all of camp and the preseason with foot and calf injuries, practiced last week and was active for the game, but Ethan Pocic got the start at left guard.
Asked if the job was Iupati's when he's back, Carroll said, "It's Mike's job. We feel Mike has earned that, so he'll jump back in. Ethan has done a great job of filling in for quite a while now, we're really confident in him playing there. So it's a boost to us that we know we have a couple of guys who can start. I'm really anxious to get Mike back in there, he's dying to play, so we're looking forward to that."
C Joey Hunt
Hunt, who sprained his ankle in Seattle's final preseason game, missed the opener, but is making good progress according to Carroll: "He ran today, which is a big step forward. Joey's just not taking this injury well at all, he's fighting his way right back through it. He's going to be way ahead of schedule."
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Shaquem Griffin walks from the playerÕs parking garage to the locker room with his brother Shaquill Griffin close behind.
Receiver DK Metcalf arrives for his first regular season game as a pro wearing a throwback jersey paying homage to Seahawks receiving great and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Steve Largent.
On the field, special teams captain and defensive back Neiko Thorpe stretches out during early warmups.
Rookie receivers DK Metcalf, Terry Wright and John Ursua pose for a photo during early warmups.
Punter Michael Dickson gets some early work before the teams take the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leads the qbs and receivers in a prayer on the field after their early warmups.
Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson gives a playful greeting to a Seahawks assistant in the locker room before the game.
Rookie linebacker Cody Barton collects his thoughts in the locker room before the game.
The "big guys" — Seahawks offensive and defensive linemen — gather before leaving the locker room for pregame warmups.
New Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney stretches with the team during pregame.
Receiver Malik Turner hydrates while flanked by fellow receivers Jaron Brown and Gary Jennings in the locker room before pregame introductions.
Defensive captain Bobby Wagner address the team in the final moments before the Seahawks took the field for the season opener against the visiting Cincinnati Bengals.
Players "tap-in" before leaving the Seahawks locker room on the way to the field.
Seahawks mascot Blitz and special teams captain Neiko Thorpe lead the Seahawks out of the tunnel.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett acknowledges the roar of the 12s as he is introduced.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs onto the field during pregame introductions.
Members of the U.S. military held a giant flag at midfield and jets made a flyover during the singing of the national anthem.
Head referee Bradley Rogers tosses the coin at midfield with Seahawks captains Bobby Wagner, Neiko Thorpe and Russell Wilson watching.
New Seahawks defensive end Jadaveon Clowney is tackled as he tries to make a play on the Bengals opening series.
Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney deflects a pass thrown by CincinnatiÕs Andy Dalton in the first half.
Defensive line coach Clint Hurtt talks to his players on the sideline between series.
The Seahawks defense led by blitzing Bradley McDougald, flushes Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton from the pocket.
Seahawks fans were in mid-season form for the home opener.
Seattle's Russell Wilson flips a pass to running back Chris Carson (not pictured) while under pressure from the Bengals.
Seahawks Jaron Brown, Nick Bellore and Duane Brown lead the way for running back Rashaad Penny.
Seattle's Chris Carson crashes through the middle of the line for the Seahawks first touchdown.
Seahawks special teamers Travis Homer and Malik Turner playfully tackle Blitz after a kickoff before halftime.
Seattle's DK Metcalf hauls in a 42-yard pass from Russell Wilson to set up a Seahawks touchdown just before halftime.
Seattle's Chris Carson breaks the plane of the end zone with the football to score his second touchdown of the first half.
Seahawks fans on the Toyota Fan Deck react to Chris Carson's touchdown just before halftime.
Seattle hip-hop artist Sol performs on the Toyota Fan Deck during halftime.
Seattle's defense led by linebacker Bobby Wagner and joined by Mychal Kendricks and Al Woods, stops Bengals running back Joe Mixon.
Seattle's Al Woods intercepts a pass by CincinnatiÕs Andy Dalton under pressure from teammates Quinton Jefferson and Rasheem Green.
Seattle's Al Woods celebrates his interception with teammates Rasheem Green, K.J. Wright, Tedric Thompson and Quinton Jefferson.
After the game started under sunny skies, rain fell hard in for portions of the third quarter.
Seattle's Shaquill Griffin breaks up a pass intended for Bengals receiver Damian Willis in the third quarter.
Seattle's DK Metcalf uses his size and leaping ability to make a catch between two Bengals defenders in the third quarter.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf flexes after making a catch in traffic for a 25 yard gain near the end of the third quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett crosses the goal line with a 44-yard touchdown reception, giving Seattle a 21-17 lead in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson chases down Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton for a sack.
Seattle's Shaquill Griffin stretches out to break up a deep ball from the Bengals.
Seahawks defensive end Quinton Jefferson knocks down a pass intended for Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah.
Seahawks defensive end Jadaveon Clowney makes a diving tackle as Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton scrambles.
Seattle's defensive front pressures Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton late in the game. From left are Seahawks Bryan Mone, Al Woods and Rasheem Green.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson breaks a tackle and rumbles up the left side for 21-yards on third down, extending a Seattle drive late in the game.
Teammates congratulate Chris Carson after his 21-yard run for a first down late in the game.
Seattle's Russell Wilson stiff-arms Bengals defender Sam Hubbard late in the game.
Seahawks defensive lineman Rasheem Green forces a fumble by Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton to seal the 21-20 victory in the season opener.
New Seahawks defensive linemen Al Woods, Jadeveon Clowney and Bryan Mone are all smiles after the victory.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll talks to the team in the victorious home locker room.
