Finally, the Seattle Seahawks have their beginning proper sort out on the lively roster once more.
On Wednesday, Seattle activated 2022 third-round decide Abraham Lucas from the Bodily Unable to Carry out (PUP) checklist, placing him on the common season lively roster for the primary time all season. This was the ultimate day of Lucas’ 21-day apply window earlier than the Seahawks would both must activate him off PUP or place him again on PUP for the rest of the season.
Why has Abe Lucas not performed this season?
After a powerful rookie season, Lucas missed a lot of 2023 with an unspecified knee problem. He appeared in solely six video games, leaving the season opener in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams and the Week 17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers early with the identical downside. Lucas underwent surgical procedure in the beginning of 2024, and whereas the hope was that he’d be again in time for the common season, he was on PUP all through coaching camp and into the common season.
Will Abe Lucas play in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers?
Mike Macdonald mentioned on Monday that Lucas enjoying in opposition to the San Francisco 49ers this Sunday “is a practical expectation at this level.” He didn’t decide to saying he’ll play.
Seattle will file its first harm report for the 49ers recreation later this Wednesday afternoon. If Lucas is a constant full participant then his probabilities of enjoying look good. Ought to Lucas return, the Seahawks would have their full set of meant offensive line starters for the primary time.
Who did Abe Lucas substitute on the 53-man roster?
The flip facet of Lucas’ return is the unlucky information that George Fant, successfully signed this offseason as Abe Lucas insurance coverage, has been positioned again on injured reserve for the second time this season. Fant seemingly re-aggravated his knee harm within the group’s Week 9 loss in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams.
Fant can return as early as Week 15 in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers.
