With starting linebackers Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright both dealing with injuries this week, the Seahawks added depth to that position group, signing Paul Dawson off of the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Dawson, a third-round pick out of TCU in 2015, appeared in 13 games over his first two seasons, recording 13 tackles and one pass defensed. He was waived by the Bengals prior to the start of the season, then signed to Seattle's practice squad last month.
"He's been with us for a few weeks now. We've been training him," Carroll said Wednesday of Dawson's promotion to the active roster. "We just need the depth on the roster. He's a very instinctive player, he's played a lot of football, we've watched him through the college thing and all that and now that he's been with us long enough we think that we can use him on special teams and also if we need to play him he can get in the game and go."
Aboushi, an offseason free-agent addition, started eight games at right guard before sustaining a season-ending shoulder injury in Seattle's Week 11 game against Falcons. Rookie Ethan Pocic has since taken over starting duties at that spot.
The Seahawks also made an addition to their practice squad, signing linebacker Jason Thompson, a rookie out of Utah who is from Renton. Thompson, who went to Kennedy Catholic High School, began his college career as a quarterback at Wyoming, then transferred to Utah where he played safety and on special teams. He took part in the NFL regional combine at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in February.
Team photographer Rod Mar shares exclusive behind-the-scenes images from the Seahawks' 30-24 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road in Week 14 at EverBank Field.
The Seahawks departed Seattle upon their Delta charter flight amid a cold, but glorious setting sun as they headed across the country for the road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Safety Bradley McDougald made himself comfortable for the cross-country flight.
The Seahawks landed in Jacksonville after midnight, and found wet and cold conditions upon deplaning.
A heavy rainstorm pounded the team buses on the trip from the airport to the team hotel.
Saturday found dry but still cool weather, and Cliff Avril was all smiles along with guests he had visiting from his native Haiti.
At walkthru, defensive backs Tedric Thompson, Kam Chancellor and Delano Hill watched from an end zone of the local practice field.
Members of the defense gather during walkthru.
After walkthru, the team made a brief visit to EverBank Field, site of Sunday's game.
On gameday, receiver Tyler Lockett waved to fans while sporting a "half-and-half" jersey with his father's college number on it.
Quarterback Russell Wilson stopped to sign an autograph for a young fan as he boarded the team bus on Sunday afternoon.
At the stadium, quarterback Russell Wilson made his way to from the locker room to the field for his early warmups wearing his custom Bose headphones.
On the field, linebacker Terence Garvin smiled in the sunny, but cool weather.
Receiver Doug Baldwin walks from the field back to the locker room after his early warmups.
Seahawks fans came dressed to the 12s for the game against the Jaguars.
In the locker room, linebacker K.J. Wright used his towel to create a moment of privacy.
Quarterback Russell Wilson leads the team out of the tunnel during pregame introductions.
Receiver Tanner McEvoy gets ready for the start of the game.
Linebacker K.J. Wright stands for attention during the playing of the national anthem.
Seahawks captains Jon Ryan and Russell Wilson watch as head referee Gene Steratore flips the coin during the opening coin toss.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson runs for daylight during the first quarter.
Defensive backs Shaquill Griffina and Earl Thomas bring down Jacksonville's Marqise Lee.
Seahawks returner Tyler Lockett steps out of bounds on a kickoff return up the left side.
Seattle's K.J. Wright (on ground), Bradley McDougald and Shaquill Griffin tackle Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette.
Seattle's K.J. Wright manhandles Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette.
Quarterback Russell Wilson high steps away from Jacksonville's Calais Campbell.
Seahawks fans were plentiful during the game at Jacksonville.
Running back Mike Davis steps away from a Jags defender.
At halftime, members of the defense crowded into a corner of the locker room to hear instruction from their coaches.
Quarterback Russell Wilson heaves a long pass downfield.
Seattle's Sheldon Richardson helps bring down Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette.
Seahawks running back Mike Davis climbs over a pile of players including center Justin Britt in the third quarter.
Seattle's Tyler Lockett reaches up with one hand but can't quite make the grab in the end zone.
Kicker Blair Walsh connects on a 28-yard field goal from the hold of Jon Ryan.
Seattle's Tedric Thompson comes away with the ball after the Seahawks recovered a Jacksonville fumble in the third quarter.
Seattle's Doug Baldwin hauls in a 26-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to tie the game at 10-10.
This teary-eyed fan was also smiling after Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin gave him the football after Baldwin's third quarter touchdown.
Seattle's Luke Willson looks for running room after the catch.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll reacts on the sidelines.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett broke free to catch a 75-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson as Seattle mounted a furious comeback.
Cornerback Byron Maxwell nearly intercepted this pass in the fourth quarter.
Seattle receiver Paul Richardson and head coach Pete Carroll react after a fourth-down play late in the game.
Linebacker D.J. Alexander tackle's Jacksonville's Leonard Fournette as the Seahawks desperately tried to get the ball back for a last chance to win.
The Seahawks joined hands in prayer in the locker room after the hard-fought game,
