So what’s the current situation with Marshawn Lynch?
The Seahawks’ star running back has missed eight games because of an abdominal injury. He looked set to return for last week’s wild-card game at Minnesota after practicing in full all week. However, after practicing last Friday afternoon he didn’t board the team flight that evening. Coach Pete Carroll said Monday, despite reports to the contrary from Lynch’s agent, that Lynch did not suffer a setback.
So how did things go Wednesday? Lynch was back on the practice field and he’s once again being described as day-to-day.
“He looks good,” said Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell following Wednesday’s practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, adding that Lynch looked a little better than he did in practice last week. “I can’t judge each and every day, but probably one of the best days he’s had out here today. He’s in there, he’s moving around, he’s making more cuts, probably a little more tempo to it as well. We’ll just continue to go day-to-day with it.”
Was Bevell surprised Lynch didn’t make the trip to Minnesota?
“Surprised? Probably. He practiced the whole week. But only Marshawn knows how he’s feeling. It’s something we can’t determine. I can’t determine it by even watching him. It’s a feel a thing. He had surgery, they cut on him, so he has to have a feel and he has to feel very confident that he’s going to be able to go out and do it. We don’t just want him to go in and have a couple plays and be done. We want him to be able to finish the game and continue to play, and I think that’s what he’s trying to get a feel for.”
Also returning to practice Wednesday was tight end Luke Willson, who missed last Sunday’s 10-9 victory over the Vikings because of a concussion. He’s expected to play this Sunday when the Seahawks travel to face the Carolina Panthers in the divisional round. Fullback Will Tukuafu, who picked up a hamstring injury last week, did not practice, putting his availability in question.
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