The Seahawks will have right tackle Brandon Shell back in time to start the week of practice as the team prepares for its Wild Card playoff game against the Rams.
Shell, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list late last week due to a close-contact situation, was activated from that list Tuesday, meaning he can rejoin the team as it gets ready for Saturday's game.
As Seahawks coach Pete Carroll noted on Friday, Shell's stint on the COVID-19 list was not the result of a positive test, but rather a close contact, allowing for this quick return. Presuming Shell gets through the week OK, he will be playing for just the second time in the past seven weeks. After starting the first 10 games of the season, Shell missed two games with a high-ankle sprain, then returned for Seattle's Week 14 game against the Jets, but re-injured the ankle in that game, causing him to miss the next two as well. Shell was on track to return from the injury last week before landing on the COVID-19 list. The Seahawks are also expecting to get back guard Mike Iupati, who has missed the past two games with a neck injury.
"We're going to be at pretty much full strength this weekend," Carroll said of the offensive line Monday on 710 ESPN Seattle. "Brandon Shell will be back and Mike Iupati will be back, and it will be fun to have those guys all back together… We're very fortunate we're going to be back on track, full-go."
The Seahawks also placed safety Damarious Randall on the COVID-19 list on Saturday, but he has not yet been activated.
Additionally, the Seahawks released tackle Wyatt Miller from their practice squad.
The year 2020 was challenging in so many ways, but it still provided some incredible moments and memories that will stick with us forever. Take a look back at some of our favorite photos from the past year.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson asked a military member if he could help hold the flag during the playing of the national anthem.
Facing third-and-ten from their own 11-yard line, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw deep to receiver DK Metcalf, who leapt high in the air to make the reception and seal the victory for Seattle. Metcalf set an NFL record for rookie receiving yards in a playoff game with 160 yards.
As he makes his way to the field, Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner accepts greetings from 12s who made the trip to support the team.
Head referee Clete Blakeman tosses the coin at the captains watch.
Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, who joined the game late in the season, address his teammates in the locker room after the game.
One play after teammate David Moore leapt over would-be tackler, running back Chris Carson hurdled a Dolphins defender along the same sideline.
