The first practice report of the NFL's third week is out with the Seahawks readying to take on the Chicago Bears this Sunday, Sept. 27 at CenturyLink Field.
For Seattle, Marshawn Lynch (calf), Tharold Simon (toe), and Steven Terrell (hip) did not participate in Wednesday's workout. Simon missed the team's regular season opener after hurting himself on the practice field, but was able to play against the Green Bay Packers this past Sunday. Earlier Wednesday, Seattle coach Pete Carroll noted Simon "didn't come out of the game better" and said he didn't know if the Seahawks cornerback would be ready for Sunday's game against the Bears. Terrell was the one injured player Carroll called out after this past week's game at Lambeau Field, with the Seahawks safety suffering a hip flexor injury that Carroll said was "pretty sore" to open this week. Linebacker Mike Morgan returned to practice on a limited basis after missing the team's first two games with a hamstring injury.
For Chicago, starting quarterback Jay Cutler did not participate in Wednesday's practice after straining his hamstring in the team's Week 2 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Bears coach John Fox has yet to rule Cutler out for this weekend's game in Seattle. Star wideout Alshon Jeffery (hamstring), who missed this past weekend's game against the Cardinals, was another key player who didn't take part in Wednesday's session for Chicago.
Here's Wednesday's full practice report for the Seahawks and their Week 3 opponent:
Seattle Seahawks
Did Not Participate in Practice
RB Marshawn Lynch (Calf)
CB Tharold Simon (Toe)
S Steven Terrell (Hip)
Limited Participation in Practice
LB Mike Morgan (Hamstring)
LB Bobby Wagner (Ankle)
Full Participation in Practice
CB Cary Williams (Thigh)
Chicago Bears
Did Not Participate in Practice
LB Jon Bostic (Ankle)
QB Jay Cutler (Hamstring)
WR Alshon Jeffery (Hamstring)
WR Eddie Royal (Back/Hip)
Limited Participation in Practice
DL Ego Ferguson (Knee)
RB Matt Forte (Knee)
LB Pernell McPhee (Knee)
CB Tracy Porter (Hamstring)
G Matt Slauson (Thigh/Toe)
WR Marquess Wilson (Shoulder)
The first official day of autumn fell on "Competition Wednesday" and the backfield saw the return of number 31.
Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril tackles and strips the ball from Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan resulting in a first quarter turnover.
Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed yells after recording a sack.
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman gets his hands on a pass that bounced off the hands of Atlanta receiver Julio Jones in the fourth quarter.
Safety Earl Thomas intercepts a pass tipped in the air by teammate Richard Sherman in the fourth quarter, stopping an Atlanta drive and setting up Seattle's game-winning field goal.
