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Week 8 Injury Report: Seahawks vs. Bills

Details on the Seahawks’ injury situation heading into their Week 8 matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills, including practice status designations.

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The Seahawks return home and get set to face the 5-2 Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field on Sunday, October 27. Click here to learn how to watch, listen, and stream the action.

Wednesday Injury Report

The Seahawks held their first practice of the week and were missing five players including DK Metcalf and Kenneth Walker III. Metcalf injured his knee in the win over the Falcons and is considered week-to-week. "He's got a minor MCL. Timeline not sure. It doesn't look like it's a long-term injury," said head coach Mike Macdonald in Monday's press conference.

"You guys know DK (Metcalf). We know DK. He's going to probably do anything humanly possible to be able to play in this game, I would imagine. And we'll assess that as the week unfolds here." The NFL's third leading receiver was unable to practice and coach Macdonald does not expect him to practice on Thursday either. Running back Kenneth Walker III did not practice as he is still dealing with an illness that has been affecting him since last week. Despite being sick, Walker was able to play in Atlanta and have a strong performance in which his teammates have been referring to as his 'flu game'.

The defense was also missing a few key players in Wednesday's practice as Tre Brown, Leonard Williams and Nehemiah Pritchett were unable to participate due to injuries. Cornerback Tre Brown is still trying to recover from the ankle injury he sustained in the Thursday Night Football loss to the 49ers in Week 6. Pritchett filled in for Brown in his absence against the Falcons but also suffered an ankle injury in the Week 7 win. Riq Woolen, who has also been working through an ankle injury, returned to practice in a limited capacity to start the week. Woolen was forced to exit the Week 5 loss to the Giants with the ankle injury and has missed the last two games because of it. His return to practice is a good sign that he's getting healthier.

The offensive line has been dealing with injuries all season, specifically at the right tackle position, but tackles Abraham Lucas and George Fant were designated to return to practice this week. Lucas has not been able to participate in practice at all this season as he has been working tirelessly to recover from a knee injury suffered last season. While Lucas returned to practice this week, the team doesn't expect him to see game action until after the bye week at the earliest. "I think we are shooting for after the bye in terms of what's the smartest thing for him and the rest of the guys," said coach Macdonald. Veteran George Fant also returned to practice for the first time since getting injured in the first game of the season. He suffered a knee injury in his season debut and was placed on injured reserve a couple of weeks later.

The Bills began their week of preparation with five players missing practice due to injury. In addition to the five players missing from Wednesday's practice, there were six players limited including two starters in the secondary, Taron Johnson and Damar Hamlin, as they are dealing with injuries. Quarterback Josh Allen is listed on Wednesday's report with a left-hand injury but was able to fully participate.

Seattle Seahawks

Did Not Participate

  • WR DK Metcalf (knee)
  • CB Tre Brown (ankle)
  • DE Leonard Williams (Knee/NIR-rest)
  • CB Nehemiah Pritchett (ankle)
  • RB Kenneth Walker III (illness)

Limited Participation

  • *T George Fant (knee)
  • *T Abraham Lucas (knee)
  • CB Riq Woolen (ankle)
  • S Julian Love (knee/quad)
  • NT Cameron Young (knee)
  • DE Mike Morris (ankle)

Full Participation

  • TE Brady Russell (shoulder)
  • LB Boye Mafe (knee)
  • *S Jerrick Reed II (knee)

Buffalo Bills

Did Not Participate

  • LB Terrel Bernard (ankle/pectoral/personal)
  • DT DaQuan Jones (foot/vet rest)
  • TE Dawson Knox (ankle)
  • WR Curtis Samuel (pectoral)
  • DE Dawuane Smoot (groin)

Limited Participation

  • DT DeWayne Carter (wrist)
  • S Damar Hamlin (ankle)
  • WR Mack Hollins (shoulder)
  • CB Taron Johnson (forearm)
  • TE Dalton Kincaid (collarbone)
  • LB Dorian Williams (knee)

Full Participation

  • QB Josh Allen (left hand)
  • *RB Darrynton Evans (hamstring)
  • TE Quintin Morris (shoulder)
  • QB Mitchell Trubisky (knee)

*= Designated for return to practice

The Seahawks held their first practice of the week on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 as they get set to host the 5-2 Buffalo Bills in Week 8.

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