After missing the first game of his NFL career this past weekend, breaking a streak of 118 consecutive games played including postseason, free safety Earl Thomas (hamstring) was back on the practice field for the Seahawks, fully participating in Wednesday's workout ahead of Seattle's Week 13 Sunday Night Football matchup against the Carolina Panthers at CenturyLink Field. Head coach Pete Carroll said earlier Wednesday that Thomas' status is "day-to-day" this week, meaning his availability for this weekend's game won't be determined until later in the week.
Also returning to practice in full for the Seahawks was center Justin Britt (ankle), who missed this past weekend's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and defensive end Michael Bennett (knee), who's missed the team's past five games while rehabbing an injury that required arthroscopic surgery. Carroll said if Britt and Bennett make it through the week of practice, both should be on track to play against the Panthers.
Limited for Seattle on Wednesday was cornerback DeShawn Shead (hamstring) and running back Troymaine Pope, each of whom missed this past weekend's game at Tampa Bay.
Sitting out on Wednesday were tight end Jimmy Graham (knee), who in recent weeks has routinely received Wednesdays off to rest the knee he had surgically repaired last year, running back C.J. Prosise (shoulder), wideout Paul Richardson (hamstring), tight end Luke Willson (knee), linebacker Brock Coyle (foot), defensive end Damontre Moore (foot), and linebacker Jordan Tripp (thigh). Richardson and Tripp represent injuries that Carroll hasn't mentioned this week, and more on the pair's status should come as the week rolls on.
Wednesday's report also marks the first time since Week 2 where Russell Wilson has not been listed, a strong indicator that the Seahawks quarterback who's dealt with ankle, knee, and pectoral injuries this season is about as close as one can get to full health at this time of year.
The Panthers, meanwhile, were without several starters on Wednesday, with wideout Kelvin Benjamin (shoulder), safety Kurt Coleman (concussion), linebacker Luke Kuechly (concussion), and offensive tackle Daryl Williams (ankle) all sitting out to open the work week.Â
Here's a closer look at Wednesday's practice report for both teams:
Seattle Seahawks
Did Not Participate in Practice
TE Jimmy Graham (Knee)
RB C.J. Prosise (Shoulder)
WR Paul Richardson (Hamstring)
TE Luke Willson (Knee)
LB Brock Coyle (Foot)
DE Damontre Moore (Foot)
LB Jordan Tripp (Thigh)
Limited Participation in Practice
RB Troymaine Pope (Ankle)
CB DeShawn Shead (Hamstring)
Full Participation in Practice
C Justin Britt (Ankle)
S Earl Thomas (Hamstring)
DE Michael Bennett (Knee)
Carolina Panthers
Did Not Participate in Practice
DE Mario Addison (Foot)
WR Kelvin Benjamin (Shoulder)
S Kurt Coleman (Concussion)
DE Ryan Delaire (Knee)
WR Ted Ginn Jr. (Not Injury Related)
DE Charles Johnson (Not Injury Related)
LB Luke Kuechly (Concussion)
RB Jonathan Stewart (Not Injury Related)
T Daryl Williams (Ankle)
Limited Participation in Practice
WR Philly Brown (Shoulder)
DT Kawann Short (Back)
Take a look at the Carolina Panthers players you can expect to see when the Seattle Seahawks take the field in Week 13 on Sunday Night Football at CenturyLink Field.
Carolina Panthers free safety Tre Boston (33) is seen prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Carolina Panthers' Kurt Coleman (20) makes his way onto the field during introductions before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Panthers won 23-20.(AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers cornerback Daryl Worley (26) watches from the sideline during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 6, 2016. The Panthers defeated the Rams 13-10. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Carolina Panthers' James Bradberry (24) takes the field during introductions before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. The Vikings won 22-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Kony Ealy (94) looks on from the sidelines during a week 2 preseason NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Panthers won 26-16. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis (58) rests during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Oakland, Ca. The Raiders won the game, 35-32. (Greg Trott via AP)
Carolina Panthers' A.J. Klein (56) during introductions before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. The Panthers won 27-16. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers rookie linebacker Shaq Thompson (54) warms up prior to the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 24-10. (Jim Mahoney via AP).
Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) pursues the runner during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Wes Horton (96) walks off the field after the Carolina Panthers defeat the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game in Charlotte, NC, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) during pre-game introductions before the game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday Nov. 17, 2016, Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (98) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 30-20. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Carolina Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson (95) during pre-game introductions before the game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday Nov. 17, 2016, Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Carolina Panthers' Fozzy Whittaker (43) gets his teammates fired up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. The Panthers won 23-20.(AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) during warm ups prior to an NFL football game at Bank of America, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 22-10. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) smiles as he runs off the field after a game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Nov.17, 2016 in Charlotte,N.C. The Carolina Panthers won 23-20. (Logan Bowles via AP Images)
Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. (19 watches from the sideline during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday, September 8, 2016. The Broncos defeated the Panthers 21-20. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen stands on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in Los Angeles. The Panthers won 13-10. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)
Carolina Panthers guard Chris Scott (79) looks on from the sideline during the 2016 NFL week 5 regular season football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, Oct. 10, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. The Buccaneers won the game 17-14. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Carolina Panthers offensive tackle Daryl Williams (60) looks on during the 2016 NFL week 1 regular season football game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016 in Denver. The Broncos won the game 21-20. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Carolina Panthers offensive guard Tyler Larsen (69) does a low five during the 2016 NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. The Patriots won the game 19-17. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Carolina Panthers guard Trai Turner (70) on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 22-10. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Carolina Panthers guard Andrew Norwell (68) watches from the sideline during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 6, 2016. The Panthers defeated the Rams 13-10. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Carolina Panthers tackle Mike Remmers (74) looks on during the football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, December 13, 2015 in Charlotte, NC. (AP Photo/Kent Smith)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess (17) during warm ups prior to an NFL football game at Bank of America, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 22-10. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) celebrates after a catch against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game Sept. 18, 2016 in Charlotte, N. C. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Carolina Panthers long snapper J.J. Jansen (44) runs upfield during an NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 6, 2016. The Panthers defeated the Rams 13-10. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Carolina Panthers punter Michael Palardy (5) kicks during the game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday Nov. 17, 2016, Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-20. (Al Tielemans via AP Images)
Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano (9) warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sep. 17th, 2016 in Charlotte,NC. (Logan Bowles via AP Images)
