The Seahawks’ injury picture didn’t get any cleaner on Wednesday, and the biggest question hanging over Sunday’s game against the Raiders is still the one under center.
Backup quarterback Drew Lock was limited in practice as he works through a lingering elbow issue and a new oblique injury. Mike Macdonald said Lock is “making good progress” and may start against Las Vegas, but the uncertainty leaves Seattle in the same spot it was in last week: watching Jalen Milroe closely, since he’s the only other healthy quarterback on the 53-man roster and would be next up if Lock can’t go.
Seattle’s offensive line is also still banged up. Quenton Nelson and Charles Cross both sat out Wednesday’s practice, with Nelson dealing with a knee injury that could keep him out for a second straight game and Cross still sidelined by the ankle injury that has kept him out since Week 7. Backup guard Anthony Bradford was limited as he continues to manage a knee injury of his own.
There was at least one encouraging sign on offense. Rashid Shaheed was a full participant, putting him on track to return as both a wide receiver and kick returner. Shaheed has had a quiet 2026, but the Seahawks still view him as an important piece, especially as they hope he can become a second option alongside Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
On defense, Leonard Williams remains out after suffering a stinger against the Kansas City Chiefs. Edge rusher Derick Hall was limited with a new back injury, which would be another tough blow for a front that is trying to make life difficult for Raiders rookie Fernando Mendoza in his debut.
There was better news on the edge with Uchenna Nwosu, who was limited while working back from the ankle injury that has kept him out of Seattle’s last two games.
The Raiders’ report was much shorter, suggesting they could be close to full strength for Sunday. Seattle still has two more days of practice before game designations are set, so the hope is that the injury list gets shorter before kickoff.
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