RENTON, Wash.: Until now, Russell Wilson has by no means missed a sport and solely on uncommon events been absent for a apply.
For the following few weeks, the sight of Wilson on Monday carrying a jacket and baseball hat whereas his teammates went by way of apply goes to be a daily sight for the Seattle Seahawks after their beginning quarterback underwent finger surgical procedure late final week.
Wilsons surgical procedure final Friday in Los Angeles repaired a ruptured tendon in what typically is known as mallet finger, and a fracture-dislocation of the joint on the high of his center finger on his proper hand. The damage was suffered within the third quarter of Seattles 26-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Wilson has began all 165 video games common season and playoffs mixed since being named the starter for the Seahawks earlier than the beginning of the 2012 season.
Hes in actually good spirits and actually energetic at this time as a lot as he could be round us and all that, Seattle coach Pete Carroll stated. Really glad for the outcomes of the preliminary a part of it.
Carroll stated there’s not a timeline on Wilsons return and declined to even ballpark a possible goal, though he’s anticipated to play once more this season. He stated putting Wilson on injured reserve which might hold him out not less than three video games stays an choice as that might open a roster spot for Seattle.
And that timeline may additionally make sense with Seattle having three extra video games earlier than its bye week in early November.
Wilson had the finger closely wrapped as he watched quarterbacks Geno Smith and Jake Luton undergo early warmups throughout a lightweight apply following the lengthy weekend.
He is aware of his job is to assist Geno and get him prepared, Carroll stated.
While Wilson is sidelined the job will flip to Smith, who hasnt began an NFL sport since 2017 when he was with the New York Giants. Smiths begin in New York was the sport that Eli Manning noticed his streak of consecutive begins finish at 210.
Now Smith will likely be taking the spot of Wilson after 149 common season and 16 postseason begins in a row.
The Seahawks have been thrilled with how Smith performed within the fourth quarter in opposition to the Rams as soon as Wilson was dominated out.
Smith accomplished 10 of 17 for 131 yards and led two scoring drives. The lone blemish for Smith was a late interception with about two minutes left after his supposed goal on the play fell.
I feel theres plenty of issues that change in a younger man’s thoughts when he will get this chance, however hes been there loads, Carroll stated. Its simply been some time. … He loves the truth that hes acquired this opportunity to assist his crew. Thats why hes been right here. Hes been right here for this chance when it does come up.
NOTES: Carroll stated LB Bobby Wagner suffered a bruised knee in opposition to the Rams. … RB Chris Carson had a giant flip within the neck drawback that saved him out of final Thursdays sport. Well see the way it goes. … TE Gerald Everett was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 checklist. Everett was cleared final week, however not in time to play in opposition to the Rams. … OL Ethan Pocic was designated to return to apply from injured reserve. Hed been out with a knee damage.
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