Alex Collins, who has been dealing with an abdomen injury for much of the season, was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season one week before the Seahawks play their final game of the 2021 campaign.
Rookie running back Josh Johnson was signed off the practice squad to take Collins' place on the 53-man roster.
The Seahawks also activated cornerback Bless Austin from the COVID-19 list, getting back some depth at that position after both he and Sidney Jones IV missed last weekend's game due to COVID-19.
Collins has missed four of Seattle's last five games, three of them due to injury and one on the COVID-19 list, but before that he started six games in place of an injured Chris Carson. In 11 games, Collis rushed for 411 yards and two touchdowns on 108 carries.
Additionally, defensive back Gavin Heslop, who is on injured reserve, was also placed on the COVID-19 list.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' 51-29 win vs. the Detroit Lions on January 2, 2022 at Lumen Field. Eye On The Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is the last player in the locker room after the victory.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson arrives at Lumen Field for the final home game of the season.
Russell Wilson heads towards the field for early warmups.
Seahawks offensive skill position players huddle at the end of their early warmups.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson takes warmup punts on the field before the game.
Seahawks defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche works on technique before the game.
Seahawks offensive tackle Duane Brown on the field during early warmups.
12s gather to get an autograph from quarterback Russell Wilson before the game.
This young 12 waits, pen in hand, hoping for an autograph from one of the Seahawks players before the game.
Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap is hyped as he enters the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks safety Ryan Neal gets pumped up in the team huddle before the game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson talks to head coach Pete Carroll during the team stretching period.
Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner gets loose before the game.
Seattle's Benson Mayowa makes his way through the lasers and smoke as he readies to be introduced during pregame festivities.
Seattle's L.J. Collier lets out a yell after the Seahawks defense stopped the Lions on fourth down.
Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny scores on a 15-yard touchdown run.
Seattle's Bryan Mone makes a tackle in the first half.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll reacts on the sidelines to a big play by the Seattle offense.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf hauls in a 13-yard pass from Russell Wilson, the first of his three touchdowns on the day.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett is congratualted by Will Dissly and Russell Wilson after scoring in the second quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Cody Barton records a pass defense after knocking the ball away from a Lions receiver.
Lions running back D'Andre Smith is upended by Quandre Diggs and the Seahawks defense.
Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor celebrates wtih teammate Ryan Neal after a tackle in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks celebrates a play with teammates Bryan Moe and Kerry Hyder, Jr.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson uses his legs to scramble for a long gain to the one-yard line.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf catches his third touchdown pass from Russell Wilson.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson lets out a yell after connecting with DK Metcalf for their third touchdown pass.
Seahawks cornerback D.J, Dallas celebrates his second interception with teammates Jordyn Brooks and Ugo Amadi.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and receiver Freddie Swain are all smiles on the sidelines near the end of the game.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf reaches out for a handshake with head coach Pete Carroll near the end of the game.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll salutes the crowd as he makes his way off the field after the victory.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson acknowleges the 12s as he walks off the field after the final home game of the season
