Seattle Seahawks injury update: Charles Cross and Coby Bryant sidelined, key players back in action
The Seattle Seahawks will take a break from practice today in observance of the holiday, but they have provided an injury report following last night’s session. While an estimated report is expected later today, it’s unlikely to reveal much more than what was shared previously. Here’s a closer look at the current injury situation for the Seahawks.
Injury Report Overview
Given the challenges of the late-season schedule and the recent injuries sustained during their Thursday night matchup, the Seahawks’ injury report is surprisingly clean. Only six players are listed, and this does not account for those on injured reserve, such as Tory Horton and Elijah Arroyo. Unfortunately, there were no updates on these injured reserve players, leaving fans in a state of uncertainty.
Four players—A.J. Barner, Abraham Lucas, Jarran Reed, and Cody White—are dealing with various ailments but participated fully in practice. Their ability to practice without restrictions suggests a low likelihood of missing this weekend’s game, which is a positive sign for the team.
Key Players Missing Practice
However, two players have been tagged with the dreaded “Did Not Participate” designation, and their absence is something that Seahawks fans likely anticipated.
First is Charles Cross, who suffered an injury two weeks ago against the Colts and was diagnosed with a 2-4 week recovery timeline. This Sunday marks the two-week mark since his injury, and it was always a long shot for him to return so quickly. The coaching staff seems to be taking a cautious approach, especially considering the nature of hamstring injuries, which can easily become aggravated. Given the circumstances, it appears that Cross will miss at least one more game.
Coby Bryant is the other player whose status is in question. He emerged from the recent game against the Rams with a knee injury that has sidelined him from practice. Coach Macdonald expressed a hopeful outlook, suggesting that Bryant’s injury may not end his season, but he refrained from making definitive predictions about his return.
Panthers Injury Update
In contrast, the Carolina Panthers have a lengthy list of players who are fully participating in practice, indicating a strong likelihood of their availability for the upcoming game. Notable names such as Claudin Cherelus, Ikem Ekwonu, Jaycee Horn, Cam Jackson, Cam Mays, and David Moore are all expected to be ready to play.
However, the Panthers find themselves in a unique situation this weekend, with their playoff aspirations hanging in the balance. Given their current standings and the implications of their divisional race against Tampa Bay, it raises questions about whether a key player like Ikem Ekwonu might be held back to preserve his health for a critical game next week.
Tetairoa McMillan was absent from practice but was given a designated rest day after participating last week, suggesting he should be good to go. Meanwhile, Robert Hunt is limited due to a biceps injury but is still working his way back from injured reserve and likely needs more practice time before returning to game action.
The status of Trevin Wallace and Tershawn Wharton remains uncertain. Both players were unable to practice due to shoulder and hamstring injuries, respectively. Wallace has been a reliable linebacker, while Wharton has been sidelined for a month. If neither can play, it’s expected that Cherelus will step in for Wallace, and Bobby Brown III or LaBryan Ray will take on Wharton’s snaps. Cherelus had an impressive eight tackles in last week’s victory over Tampa Bay, while Brown and Ray contributed two tackles each.
Looking Ahead
As the first injury report of the week, it’s important to recognize that initial reports often present a worst-case scenario before players begin to improve as the week progresses. Both the Seahawks and the Panthers appear to be managing their injury situations effectively, and it will be interesting to see how the status of these players evolves in the days leading up to the game.
