The best photos from the Seahawks' Wednesday practice at Virginia Mason Athletic Center in preparation for Sunday's Game against the New York Giants.
As they ready for this Sunday's road game against the New York Giants, the Seahawks were without seven players on the practice field Wednesday, including left guard Luke Joeckel (knee), who is slated to miss the next several weeks after undergoing surgery during the bye week, as well as defensive ends Cliff Avril (neck), Michael Bennett (heel), and Marcus Smith (ankle), cornerback Jeremy Lane (groin), defensive tackle Nazair Jones (knee), and safety Earl Thomas (not injury related - personal).
Speaking Tuesday at Renton's Virginia Mason Athletic Center, Seattle head coach Pete Carroll said Bennett "feels as though he's going to be able to play" against the Giants "but he's going to need all these days to keep healing," meaning Bennett's time on the practice field could remain limited as the week goes on. With Avril, Carroll said the veteran continues to see specialists regarding the neck injury he suffered in Week 4 that has kept him out of action since.
"He's a champion," defensive coordinator Kris Richard said Wednesday of how Avril has handled the situation. "He's a guy who's always handled himself with class. He's always had tremendous poise and he's been a champion throughout this whole entire ordeal, so he's really been unfazed. He's been around and he's doing kind of his part in preparing the next guys to be ready and available."
With Avril's status up in the air, one positive sign from the Seahawks' Wednesday practice was the return of defensive end Quinton Jefferson (hand), a depth signing by Seattle in early October following the injury to Avril. Jefferson broke his hand during his first workout with the Seahawks and needed surgery to fix it but was a full participant during Wednesday's workout. Richard said the club is still evaluating Jefferson's status.
"Still evaluating that and obviously he had the hand fixed," Richard said. "He's out, he's practicing, he has looked good in practice. He's got it wrapped up, so that's still under evaluation."
C.J. Prosise, meanwhile, was a limited participant for the Seahawks Wednesday, with Carroll noting the running back "looks like he's ready to go" after missing the past two games to injury.
Here's a closer look at Wednesday's practice report for both teams:
Seattle Seahawks
Did Not Participate in Practice
G Luke Joeckel (Knee)
DE Cliff Avril (Neck)
DE Michael Bennett (Heel)
CB Jeremy Lane (Groin)
DE Marcus Smith (Ankle)
DT Nazair Jones (Knee)
S Earl Thomas (Not Injury Related - Personal)
Limited Participation in Practice
S Kam Chancellor (Ankle)
CB Richard Sherman (Achilles)
RB C.J. Prosise (Ankle)
Full Participation in Practice
DE Quinton Jefferson (Hand)
New York Giants
Did Not Participate in Practice
CB Eli Apple (Not Injury Related)
LB Jonathan Casillas (Neck)
G John Jerry (Tooth)
LB Calvin Munson (Quadriceps)
C Weston Richburg (Concussion)
Limited Participation in Practice
S Landon Collins (Ankle)
RB Paul Perkins (Ribs)
WR Sterling Shepard (Ankle)
DE Olivier Vernon (Ankle)
Full Participation in Practice
LS Zak DeOssie (Wrist/Elbow)
Take a look at the New York Giants players you can expect to see when the Seattle Seahawks take the field in Week 7 at MetLife Stadium.
New York Giants linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) watches from the sideline during a NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (28) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Tampa. The Buccaneers won the game 25-23. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
New York Giants guard Justin Pugh (67) watches from the sideline during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday October 1, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Bobby Hart (68) watches from the sideline during a week 7 NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on October 23, 2016 in London, U.K. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants center Weston Richburg (70) during a NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Friday August 11, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) carries the ball in an NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Roger Lewis (82) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016, in Cleveland. The Giants won 27-13. (AP Photo/David Richard)
New York Giants defensive tackle Damon Harrison (98) watches practice during NFL football training camp on August 1, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants free safety Darian Thompson (27) watches from the sideline during a NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday August 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Mass. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Devon Kennard (59) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Cleveland. The Browns won 10-6. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle Ereck Flowers looks on from the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 27-24. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
New York Giants offensive tackle D.J. Fluker (76) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Tampa. The Buccaneers won the game 25-23. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas (2) lines up a field goal attempt in action against the New England Patriots Thursday Aug. 31, 2017 in Foxboro, Mass (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) leaves the field after an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 11, 2016. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 20-19. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
New York Giants running back Shane Vereen (34) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Tampa. The Buccaneers won the game 25-23. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Eli Apple (24) looks up from the field with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Tampa. The Buccaneers won the game 25-23. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
New York Giants defensive back Janoris Jenkins (20) before a week 1 NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on September 11, 2016 in Arlington, TX. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Giants guard John Jerry (77) looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Cleveland. The Browns won 10-6. (Scott Boehm via AP)
New York Giants punter Brad Wing watches from the sideline during a NFL football game against the New York Jets on Saturday August 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Tampa. The Buccaneers won the game 25-23. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (21) prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys defeated the Giants, 19-3. (Ryan Kang via AP)
New York Giants rookie defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL Thursday Night Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Philadelphia. The Eagles won the game 24-19. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
New York Giants tight end Rhett Ellison looks on from the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 27-24. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
New York Giants defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson (94) is shown on the sidelines during the game against the New York Jets Saturday Aug. 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) scores on a 77 yard touchdown catch during a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday September 24, 2017 in Philadelphia. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Tavarres King (15) watches play against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football NFC wildcard playoff game Jan. 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wis. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) looks on on the sideline during the NFL regular season game between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Patriots won, 27-26. (Ric Tapia via AP)
