The Seahawks’ already long list of injuries grew by two on Thursday, with Michael Bennett (toe) and Bryan Walters (concussion), both sitting out. Pete Carroll does not talk to the media Thursday, so updates on their statuses will have to wait until Friday. In the case of Walters, it is possible that he suffered the concussion in Sunday’s game, but symptoms showed up later in the week, though it also could have happened in Wednesday’s practice. Either way, if he is just now starting the required concussion protocol, it seems unlikely he will be cleared by Sunday. If Walters, who is Seattle’s kick and punt returner, can’t go, the return game will be a question mark in Sunday’s game. Doug Baldwin is listed as the backup at both spots, though Earl Thomas has returned punts this year, and several others have occasionally done it in practice, including Richard Sherman and Paul Richardson.
If you’re looking for good news, S Kam Chancellor did return to practice after sitting out with an ankle injury Wednesday, and RB Robert Turbin went from limited to full participation with a shoulder injury.
SEAHAWKS
Out: FB Derrick Coleman (foot), TE Zach Miller (ankle).
Did not participate: C Max Unger (foot), LB Bobby Wagner (toe), CB Byron Maxwell (calf), DT Jordan Hill (ankle), WR Byran Walter (concussion), DE Michael Bennett (toe), DT Kevin Williams (not injury related).
Full participation: CB Tharold Simon (ankle), RB Robert Turbin (shoulder), TE Luke Willson (groin), RB Marshawn Lynch (NIR), S Kam Chancellor (ankle).
PANTHERS
Did not participate in practice: CB Bene Benwikere (ankle), LB Chase Blackburn (knee), WR Philly Brown (concussion), G Amini Silatolu (calf), G Trai Turner (knee), RB Fozzy Whittaker (thigh), RB DeAngelo Williams (ankle), T Nate Chandler (thigh).
Limited: T Byron Bell (elbow), LB Jason Williams (hip).
Full: LB Thomas Davis (NIR), S Roman Harper (NIR).
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