The Seattle Seahawks got a small but welcome dose of good news Wednesday, and it came with Zach Charbonnet leading the way on the injury report.
Charbonnet, dealing with a knee issue, was listed as a full participant. That had been the expectation earlier in the week, so it doesn’t change everything, but it does confirm there were no setbacks. It still doesn’t lock in his status for Sunday, but it puts him in a much better spot to play against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Anthony Bradford also moved in the right direction, even if he was limited with a knee injury. The tone around Bradford’s availability sounded more optimistic than the practice tag might suggest.
Tyrice Knight, meanwhile, was limited because of an oblique issue, and that matters with Drake Thomas dealing with his own problems. Thomas, listed with an ankle injury, has now missed four straight practices.
Seattle’s limited group also included Drew Lock (right elbow), Rashid Shaheed (hip), and Beau Stephens (knee).
On the non-participation side, DeMarcus Lawrence was given a rest day. Connor O’Toole, who played just one defensive snap against Denver last week, was out with a hamstring injury.
Chazz Surratt remained on the sideline while working through a calf issue. The biggest concern for Seattle right now is Thomas, given the length of his absence.
Kansas City’s report was more encouraging overall. Cyrus Allen, Chamarri Conner, Patrick Mahomes, and Trey Smith all practiced in full, which puts their game status in a strong place. Conner’s knee injury is still tied to the stretch from September, after he missed the first month of the season before returning two games ago.
The Chiefs also had some reassuring signs on Travis Kelce and L’Jarius Sneed. Kelce, who was banged up against the Chargers, was limited with an ankle injury.
Sneed was limited as well because of a knee issue. Cooper McDonald, a backup linebacker who sees only sparse action, joined them on the limited list.
There are still a few things to monitor through the week. Josh Simmons is away from the team for a personal matter, but that is not injury-related.
Jaylon Moore, the starting right tackle, is in concussion protocol and faces an uphill climb this week. Rashee Rice is also a major question mark after missing practice with hamstring and knee injuries, following his absence against the Chargers last week.
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