It speaks to how the Seahawks’ season has gone that three players have undergone surgery in only a matter of days. Strong safety Jamal Adams re-aggravated his shoulder injury against the 49ers and is done for the season after having surgery. Defensive back Gavin Heslop was elevated from the practice squad to take Adams’ spot on the 53-man roster, but he broke his leg against the Texans.
The latest to join the club is Seattle’s starting running back, Chris Carson. According to head coach Pete Carroll, Carson underwent surgery on his neck and is positive about the results and outlook.
RB Chris Carson has had surgery to repair his neck injury, per Pete Carroll. "He sounds good for what he just went through." Carroll said DB Gavin Heslop is back in town after his surgery for a broken tibia and fibula. Team owner Jody Allen sent a plane to Houston to get him.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) December 15, 2021
Carson hasn’t been on the field since Week 4 against the 49ers. He went on injured reserve the following week along with Russell Wilson. Carson was designated to return in early November but his neck did not respond well to practice and he was never activated from the injured reserve list.
Carson has one year left before his contract voids in 2023. His base salary for next season will be $4,500,000. In the event that Carson can’t return to form, Seattle could cut him after June 1 and save $4,925,000.
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