The Seahawks are limping into Week 15, but not all the news is bad.
Seattle’s first injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Colts features 15 names, but the reality behind the list is a little more nuanced. Only one player-rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo-missed Wednesday’s practice entirely. He’s dealing with a knee injury and is considered “day to day,” per head coach Mike Macdonald.
The rest of the list is a mixed bag of veterans getting rest, players working their way back from extended absences, and a few lingering issues that are worth monitoring as the week unfolds.
Let’s start with the good news: the Seahawks could be getting some reinforcements. Starting center Jalen Sundell and backup tight end Eric Saubert returned to practice in a limited capacity after being designated to return from injured reserve.
Sundell has missed the last four games with a knee injury, while Saubert has been out since Week 8 with a calf issue. Getting Sundell back would be a significant boost for an offensive line that’s been in flux all season.
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and edge rusher Demarcus Lawrence were among several veterans listed as limited, but those appear to be rest-related rather than injury-driven. That’s the kind of load management you like to see in December-keeping key guys fresh for the stretch run without pushing them too hard midweek.
In the secondary, there’s a bit more to keep an eye on. Julian Love, who returned to action last week after missing significant time with a hamstring injury, was limited again on Wednesday.
The Seahawks are clearly being cautious with his workload as he ramps back up. Ty Okada, meanwhile, continues to gut it out.
He’s been playing through an oblique injury since Week 12, and now he’s added a shoulder issue to the mix. He was also limited.
The final injury designations will drop Friday, and that will give us a clearer picture of who’s trending toward suiting up against Indianapolis. But for now, Seattle looks like a team that’s banged up-but not broken. With a playoff push still in play, getting healthy at the right time could be the difference between a one-and-done January or something more meaningful.