A day after Seahawks tight end Greg Olsen limped off the field with a foot injury, he promised it would not be the end of his season or his decorated career.
"I refuse to allow this to be my final moment," Olsen wrote on Twitter. "I will find a way to finish on my feet!"
And less than a month after that injury put him on the injured reserve list, Olsen is taking a big step towards backing up that promise, having been designated to return to practice on Wednesday.
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said on Monday that Olsen had a chance to get back this week, and Wednesday's designation confirms he will practice this week. Olsen won't initially count towards the 53-man roster, but a roster move will have to be made to get him on the roster before he can return to game action.
"He's very, very positive and upbeat about the fact that he has a chance to get back here very soon," Carroll said Monday. "Maybe this week or next week. I don't know what to tell you until we see him."
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 14 game vs. the New York Jets. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks Shaquem Griffin, Carlos Dunlap and Shaquill Griffin walk to the locker room at Lumen Field upon their arrival for the Week 13 matchup with the visiting New York Jets.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll heads onto the field during early warmups.
Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks during early warmups.
Seahawks tight end Will Dissly is all smiles as he walks onto the turf at Lumen Field on Sunday.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is focused as he heads to the field for his early warmups.
Seahawks linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven goes through his early warmups.
Seahawks defensive lineman L.J. Collier works on drills during early warmups before the Jets game.
Seahawks defensive linemen gather after their early warmups.
Seahawks receiver Penny Hart during early warmups.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf during early warmups.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf stretches to make a catch during early warmups.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf leaps to make a catch during warmups.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson warms up before the game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson greets teammates coming onto the field for pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson greets offensive teammates in the huddle during pregame warmups.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson leads the team onto the field.
Seahawks quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Geno Smith pray with assistant coach Austin Davis during the performance of the national anthem. At left is special teams assistant Larry Izzo.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams stands with an arm raised during the performance of the national anthem.
Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright makes a tackle during the opening drive.
Seahawks receiver Freddie Swain celebrates his touchdown reception with teammate Colby Parkinson.
Seahawks linebacker Ray Ray Armstrong strikes a pose after a kickoff.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams breaks up a pass and teammate Shaquill Griffin has the Jets receiver covered on this play in the first half.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf celebrates his touchdown reception while his receiver teammates await with a card wishing him happy birthday.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf reads a card presented to him by his fellow receivers letting him know they are giving him an all-expenses paid vacation as a birthday present. Looking on is Seahawks offensive lineman Duane Brown.
Seahawks receiver David Moore tries but is unable to complete the reception on a long pass up the right sideline.
Seahawks safety Jamal Adams pressures Jets quarterback Sam Darnold into a sack, giving Adams the all-time record for sacks by a defensive back in a season.
Seahawks receiver Freddie Swain makes a leaping catch in Jets territory.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf is sent airborne at the end of a reception in the red zone.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson dances into the end zone with a touchdown in the third quarter.
Seahawks D.J. Reed and Jamal Adams celebrate.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson fires from a clean pocket and gets blocking from right tackle Chad Wheeler and left tackle Damien Lewis.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson flies to another first down.
Seahawks tight end Will Dissly balances his way into the end zone for a touchdown in the third quarter.
Seahawks tackle Duane Brown spikes the ball after Will Dissly gave it to him in celebration after Dissly's touchdown.
Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin shoots up the middle to sack Jets quarterback Sam Darnold.
Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin celebrates after sacking Jets quarterback Sam Darnold.
Seahawks defensive lineman Jarran Reed brings down Jets quarterback Sam Darnold.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is the team's nominee for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and his helmet bore a sticker for the award.
After the game, safety Jamal Adams met with players and coaches from his former team at midfield.
Seahawks receiver David Moore greets former teammate and current Jets lineman George Fant after the game.
Seahawks Shaquem Griffin and Duane Brown do socially-distanced television interviews (the tv cameras are out-of-frame to the left) on the rainy turf at Lumen Field after the game.
