No hold-up for Quinton Dunbar, who was anticipated to make his full practice launching on Thursday after gradually being operated in.
Colby Parkinson, who broke his foot training in the offseason, is ahead of schedule and will come off the NFI list prior to the regular season.
Carroll used appreciation for Marquise Blair, who is attempting to win the uninhabited nickelback job.
No Chris Carson out here at practice yet today. New waiver claim Danny Etling is not out here yet either.
Phil Haynes back at practice today. Poona Ford, DeMarcus Christmas, Freddie Swain amongst those still out today.– Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) August 20, 2020
The Seahawks went back to practice on Thursday, following a day off for the group on Wednesday. Prior to Seattle headed onto the field to begin, head coach Pete Carroll met reporters on a Zoom call. Heres what we learned from Carrolls media session and practice on Thursday.
It was a lighter session for the team, as they increase for the mock game this weekend.
Carroll said Quinton Dunbar remains on track to get on field today and start ramping up.– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) August 20, 2020
Freddie Swain, Poona Ford, and Demarcus Christmas remained out on Thursday, while Phil Haynes returned. Chris Carson got what appeared to be an organized day of rest, while Danny Etling still has to go through COVID-19 screening protocol.
BJ Finney snaps at guard today. First Ive seen. At RG right now. Pocic and Fuller managing center up until now.– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) August 20, 2020
Carroll on Brooks: Hes practicing today. On Brooks, Carroll stated strategy is to get him more work today and hope he can take part in the mock game Saturday. Carroll pointed out earlier Blair hadnt gotten numerous at security yet doing most of work at nickel.
With Dunbar fully getting involved, Blair had the ability to move back to safety and get some representatives at his natural position.
On Brooks, Carroll said plan is to get him more work today and hope he can take part in the mock video game Saturday. May have been more of a cramp than a pull/strain.– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) August 20, 2020
Before Seattle headed onto the field to start, head coach Pete Carroll fulfilled with press reporters on a Zoom call. Heres what we discovered from Carrolls media session and practice on Thursday.
Carroll offered more clarity on first-round pick Jordyn Brooks health, after the linebacker remained with a groin injury earlier in the week. Carroll said it could have been more of a cramp than a pressure. They intend to have him get involved in a mock video game Saturday.
Sorta fascinating seeing Marquise Blair get several snaps at security today, with Quinton Dunbar lastly getting some snaps in team drill. Carroll pointed out earlier Blair had not gotten many at safety yet doing many of work at nickel.– Bob Condotta (@bcondotta) August 20, 2020
Carroll on Blair: Had an excellent offseason. Hes one of our most aggressive players. To get another man on the field like that, just contributes to the dynamic of our defense. Like what weve seen up until now (at nickel). Hes learning stuff truly well, no problem at all. #Seahawks– Aaron Levine (@AaronQ13Fox) August 20, 2020
Pete Carroll said Colby Parkinson is ahead of schedule and is expected to be back before completion of training school. Hes recuperating from a broken foot surgical treatment.– Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) August 20, 2020
B.J. Finney saw time at right guard, enabling Ethan Pocic to further his associates with the first-team at center.
Carroll on Brooks: Hes practicing today. #Seahawks– Aaron Levine (@AaronQ13Fox) August 20, 2020
