Mike Macdonald provides Seahawks injury updates, including on Olu Oluwatimi and Tyrice Knight

Mike Macdonald provides Seahawks injury updates, including on Olu Oluwatimi and Tyrice Knight
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The Seattle Seahawks held one of their final public practices in Renton on Tuesday, aka the day before the day before their preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. While Kenneth Walker returned following three straight days absent with a sore foot, several other notable Seahawks sat out for the day.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald, back after missing Monday’s practice for a family matter, provided updates on injured players, as well as cornerback Shaquill Griffin, who finally returned to practice after missing all of last week due to a personal matter. Griffin isn’t injured, but he’ll be eased back into practice after missing so much of training camp.

Here’s what Macdonald had to say regarding the other injured players.


Olu Oluwatimi, center

“His back tightened up a little bit. We don’t think it’s [serious]. It’s really day-to-day at this point.”

Jalen Sundell has been the primary center since Monday, with rookies Bryce Cabeldue and Federico Maranges getting backup reps.

Tyrice Knight, linebacker

“Yeah, same thing [that he’s day-to-day]. He just got a little tangle with his knee. So, we’re getting it imaged and kind of go from there.”

Knight did not finish Monday’s practice and had a wrapping on his leg.

Josh Ross, linebacker

“Josh had surgery on his hand. He should be back soon.”

Steven Sims, wide receiver

“We’re getting closer. It’s probably day-to-day at this point. Maybe a couple more days.”

Macdonald also noted that Montorie Foster Jr also has a hamstring injury, which Field Gulls observed at Friday’s practice.

Sims is listed as one of the primary special teams returners, alongside Seahawks rookie Tory Horton.

Mike Morris, defensive end

“Just getting him tested out right now, it’s just like a lower body. It felt funny, so we just took care of him.”

Chris Stoll, long snapper

“No update on him. It’s positive. He’s getting better, but we just don’t know long it’s going to take.”

Stoll’s back acted up on Friday, leading to Brady Russell getting long snapper duties on Saturday. Seattle signed Zach Triner to take Stoll’s place while he recovers.

Jonathan Hankins, nose tackle

“No update with Hankins.”

Hankins has been on the NFI list with a back injury.


You can watch the full press conference below!