The Seattle Seahawks got a mixed Wednesday update on the injury front, with a few encouraging signs and one notable name still stuck on the sideline. Julian Love’s limited work stood out most, and it looks like he has a real chance to be back for Sunday after missing the Commanders game. That’s a welcome development for a defense that clearly felt his absence.
Seattle also had several players trending in the right direction. Nick Emmanwori (ankle) was a full participant again, Brandon Pili (neck) practiced in full after his Week 2 concussion, and Rashid Shaheed (hip) also got through the day without restriction after leaving the game against Washington. Leonard Williams was limited, but only because of rest.
A few other Seahawks appeared on the report, though not with the same level of concern. George Holani (rib) was limited after dealing with a different injury than his earlier knee issue.
Jadarian Price (chest) stayed in the limited group with the same problem he carried last week. Jarran Reed (foot) and Grey Zabel (groin) were added to the list as limited participants, though both played through last week’s game.
The one player still not practicing at all was Ty Okada (hamstring), whose absence continues to linger without much clarity.
The Chargers’ report looked rougher. Derwin James (hamstring) and Ladd McConkey (foot) were both limited, while Keaton Mitchell (ankle) appeared on the report late and Elijah Molden (hamstring) was also listed.
Donte Jackson (concussion) did not practice and seems likely to miss the week, and the same goes for Charlie Kolar (forearm). Kayode Awosika (fibula) also sat out after playing most of the season at left guard, and Justin Eboigbe (eye) remained out.
Brenen Thompson (quadricep) and Dalvin Tomlinson (hamstring) rounded out the Chargers’ DNP group. There was at least one positive note there: Khalil Mack was resting, and Trey Lance (groin) was only limited, which should not carry much weight for Sunday.
For Seattle, the bigger letdown was what didn’t happen. Zach Charbonnet and Irv Charles still haven’t had their practice windows opened, even though both are expected to be in play as soon as Week 5 against the 49ers. If they don’t get on the field in practice this week, it’s tough to see them being ready to go next week.
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