The best photos from the Seahawks' Thursday practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in preparation for Monday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Seven Seahawks sat out Thursday's practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center, with left guard Luke Joeckel (knee), left tackle Duane Brown (ankle), strong safety Kam Chancellor (neck), defensive tackle Jarran Reed (hamstring), linebacker Michael Wilhoite (calf), defensive end Michael Bennett (heel), and defensive end Dwight Freeney (not injury related) not participating to start the week.
Seattle head coach Pete Carroll shared several injury updates on that non-participant group and others earlier Thursday, noting Brown and Joeckel could be close to returning, something assistant head coach/offensive line coach Tom Cable reiterated after Thursday's workout.
"I think they're both going to be close come Monday, [Luke Joeckel] and Duane both," Cable said. "So we keep each day kind of working through it. We know that we're getting very close with both of them, so probably going into this weekend, Monday before really knowing anything."
Carroll also said he expects Eddie Lacy (groin), who was limited Thursday, to make it back this week after missing last week's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
"That's what we're hoping," Cable added on Lacy. "Again, a little bit of work today and then we'll see more as we get closer."
Asked if Lacy would be the first option at running back if he plays on Monday night against the Falcons, Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said: "He's got to make it through the week. He got a little bit of reps out here in practice and has to make it through the week."
Here's Thursday's full practice report for Seattle and Atlanta:
Seattle Seahawks
Did Not Participate
G Luke Joeckel (Knee)
T Duane Brown (Ankle)
S Kam Chancellor (Neck)
DT Jarran Reed (Hamstring)
LB Michael Wilhoite (Calf)
DE Michael Bennett (Heel)
DE Dwight Freeney (Not Injury Related)
Limited Participation
TE Jimmy Graham (Knee)
RB Eddie Lacy (Groin)
S Earl Thomas (Hamstring)
Full Participation
WR Doug Baldwin (Hip)
QB Russell Wilson (Jaw)
DE Frank Clark (Thigh)
LB Terence Garvin (Shoulder)
CB Shaquill Griffin (Shoulder)
DE Marcus Smith (Concussion)
Atlanta Falcons
Did Not Participate
RB Devonta Freeman (Concussion)
WR Julio Jones (Ankle)
G Andy Levitre (Knee)
Limited Participation
P Matt Bosher (Left Ankle)
DT Grady Jarrett (Knee)
DE Takk McKinley (Shoulder)
LB Duke Riley (Knee)
RB Terron Ward (Knee)
Take a look back through history at the Seahawks' matchups against the Falcons as the two teams ready to face off for Monday Night Football during Week 11 at CenturyLink Field.
Seattle Seahawks tackle Norm Evans (73) prepares to block Atlanta Falcons Hall of Fame defensive end Claude Humphrey (87) during an NFL game in Seattle, Wash., Nov. 7, 1976. The Seahawks defeated the Falcons 30-13. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick fumbles as he is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Chad Brown during the first quarter in Seattle Sunday Jan. 2, 2005. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Atlanta Falcons' DeAngelo Hall, right, pushes Seattle Seahawks' Darrell Jackson, left, out of bounds after a 41-yard pass reception in the fourth quarter by Jackson, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, in Seattle. Jackson led the Seahawks with 131-yards receiving in their 21-18 victory. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Seattle Seahawks running back Maurice Morris (20) is stopped by Atlanta Falcons' Chris Houston (23) after making a catch during the first quarter of a football game Sunday , Dec. 30, 2007, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Seattle Seahawks Jordan Babineaux, right, evades the Atlanta Falcons defense after catching an interception in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Atlanta Falcons Julio Jones is tackled by Seattle Seahawks Brandon Browner (39) in the second half of a NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) his hit by Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) and Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) during the first half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate (81) makes a touch-down catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) tackles Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones after Jones made a catch in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker K.J. Wright (50) during an NFC Divisional NFL football game at the Georgia Dome, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Ga. (Perry Knotts via AP)
