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Is Abe Lucas playing today? Inactive updates for Seahawks vs 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks have announced their inactives list for the impending Week 11 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. There is some truly good news for Seattle, regarding two of their best players!

Officially making his 2024 season debut will be right tackle Abe Lucas, who returned from practice off the PUP list this week. Lucas did not carry a gametime designation going into the weekend, and the final hurdle he had to clear was avoiding a last-second inactive ranking. Now, he is back! And it’s a good thing too, as star defensive end Nick Bosa is also officially active. Bosa was listed as QUESTIONABLE headed into the weekend.

Joining Lucas on the field will be wide receiver DK Metcalf, who missed the previous two games for Seattle due to a Grade 1 MCL sprain. Thankfully, he will be able to take the field in a crucial must-win game for the Seahawks.

On the other side, San Francisco tight end George Kittle will not be playing.

The full inactive list for both teams can be seen below.

Seahawks Inactives:

CB Nehemiah Pritchett
TE Brady Russell
LB Trevis Gipson
G Sataoa Laumea
WR Dareke Young
TE Noah Fant
DE Myles Adams

49ers Inactives:

QN Josh Dobbs
CB Charvarious Ward
TE George Kittle
DL Kevin Givens
OL Ben Bartch
DL Khalil Davis
WR Ronnie Bell

Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 on Twitter for more live updates, analysis and highlights during the day.

DK Metcalf and Abe Lucas look to return in Week 11 for the Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks released their official injury report earlier on Friday afternoon. While tight ends Noah Fant and Brady Russell, as well as center Connor Williams will not be taking the field on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, there are two other key Seahawks who will.

Absent from the injury report for Sunday’s game are wide receiver DK Metcalf and right tackle Abe Lucas! Earlier this week, Lucas was officially activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list. Once he returned to practice, he had a 21-day window to make the active roster or be shut down for the remainder of the season. Fortunately for the WAZZU standout, Lucas made the cut just in time. Lucas began the year on the PUP list following offseason surgery and his absence has been felt on the right side of the line.

His return could not come at a better time. San Francisco still boasts a ferocious defensive front. Lucas will be needed to help protect quarterback Geno Smith from even more punishment this year.

Additionally, the return of DK Metcalf is also incredibly welcome. Metcalf exited the Week 7 game against Atlanta with a Grade 1 MCL sprain, following his four reception 99 yards and one touchdown performance against the Falcons. Without Metcalf, Seattle’s offense struggled against the Bills. While Jaxon Smith-Njigba filled the deep threat role admirably in the 26-20 overtime loss to the Rams, getting Metcalf back will help the Seahawks truly stretch the field once again.

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Seahawks rule C Connor Williams and 2 others OUT for Week 11

The Seattle Seahawks have made their game-time designations for Sunday’s Week 11 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers, and it is a mixed bag of good and bad news.

Let us get the bad news out of the way first: starting center Connor Williams, who has played in all of Seattle’s games this year, has been ruled OUT. The reason? Well, we are not quite sure. Officially, it is listed as “not-injury related: personal.” Williams missed this week’s practice with the same designation. As of now, neither he or the Seahawks have explained why he has missed so much time. This puts backup sophomore center Olu Oluwatimi in line to get his first start of the season.

Additionally, tight ends Noah Fant and Brady Russell are also ruled OUT. Look for rookie AJ Barner to be the go-to guy once again in their absence.

The good news is while the interior of Seattle’s offensive line could be taking a hit without Williams, right tackle Abe Lucas will likely be back! Lucas carries no designation, and as an active participant in practice this week – as well as being officially activated off the PUP list – it appears he is going to make his 2024 debut!

Joining him should be wide receiver DK Metcalf. After missing the last two games due to an MCL sprain, Metcalf returned to practice and also does not carry a gametime designation. Getting Lucas and Metcalf back into the fold will be massive for the Seattle offense.

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Seahawks vs 49ers injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 11

All the latest updates and news on Seattle’s injury report ahead of a Week 11 game vs. San Francisco.

The Seattle Seahawks have completed another practice ahead of their crucial Week 11 showdown against the San Francisco 49ers. Seattle got starting right tackle Abe Lucas and star wide receiver DK Metcalf back at practice on Wednesday. Fortunately, both players were full participants on Thursday. This of course to more signs the team will have both players ready to go on Sunday.

On the other side, the 49ers were without some of their stars. For a second-straight day, Nick Bosa, Charvarius Ward, and Trent Williams were non-participants. Tight end George Kittle was limited after missing Wednesday’s outing.

The full injury report for both teams can be seen below.

Seahawks injury report

Did Not Participate:

TE Noah Fant – Groin
TE Brady Russell – Foot
C Connor Williams – NIR-Personal
NT Jonathan Hankins – NIR-Rest

Limited Participation:

DE Leonard Williams – Foot
LB Boye Mafe – Knee
S Coby Bryant – Illness

Full Participation:

T Abe Lucas – Knee
WR DK Metcalf – Knee
LB Dre’Mont Jones – Shoulder

49ers injury report

Did Not Participate:

DE Nick Bosa – Hip
DT Kevin Givens – Groin
CB Charvarius Ward – NIR-Personal
T Trent Williams – Ankle/NIR-Rest
P Mitch Wishnowsky – Back

Limited Participation:

TE George Kittle – Hamstring
WR Chris Conley – Hamstring
C Jon Feliciano – Knee
WR Jauan Jennings – Ankle
RB Christian McCaffrey – Achilles

Full Participation:

Renardo Green – Toe
DE Yetur Gross-Matos – Knee

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Seahawks WR DK Metcalf returns to practice

The Seattle Seahawks returned to the practice field on Wednesday following their Week 10 bye. Head coach Mike Macdonald is preparing for a critical Week 11 game versus NFC West arch rival San Francisco 49ers. In outstanding news, superstar wide receiver DK Metcalf returned to practice.

Metcalf suffered a sprained knee injury in a blowout Week 7 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. He missed the following two contests, losses to the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams. All in all, bye week included, Metcalf was sidelined for three-and-a-half weeks with the knee-based ailment.

Good injury news for #Seahawks: DK Metcalf exceeds coach Mike Macdonald’s public estimation before practice, is a full participant in his 1st work since Oct. 20 when he sprained his MCL. He’s on track to play at 49ers Sunday.

RT Abe Lucas on track to make his season debut pic.twitter.com/gSNJQREOwn

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) November 14, 2024

Metcalf has totaled 35 receptions for 568 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The former Ole Miss standout is averaging an explosive 16.2 yards per catch. Metcalf also leads all Seahawks pass catchers in receiving yards per game (81.1) by a sizable margin.

Metcalf was largely limited by the 49ers’ defense in their first meeting of the season. Metcalf accumulated just three receptions via 11 targets for 48 receiving yards. It was his second-worst performance of the 2024 campaign, trailing just his quiet afternoon in a Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith will be anxious to get his go-to playmaker back. The 4-5 Seahawks trail the 5-4 49ers in the NFC West. Metcalf will attempt to provide the offense with a much-needed boost.

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Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald offers optimistic update on DK Metcalf

The Seattle Seahawks have been without star wide receiver DK Metcalf for two weeks now. Metcalf suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain during Seattle’s 34-14 victory over the Falcons in Atlanta. The sprain has cost Metcalf games against the Bills and Rams, and it’s hurt the Seahawks as well.

Without Metcalf, Seattle’s offense was clearly missing a downfield threat. Jaxon Smith-Njigba eventually took this role in Week 9 vs Los Angeles, but it took a while into the game for it to take effect. Fortunately, the Seahawks might not have to be without Metcalf for much longer.

On Monday, head coach Mike Macdonald gave an update for his star wide receiver, and it’s a bit of welcome good news for this struggling team.

Mike Macdonald said the Seahawks are confident DK Metcalf (knee) will be back after this week’s bye, but he stopped short of declaring it. “We’re working through it and he’s doing everything he can to get back as soon as possible, but having the extra week will definitely help.”

— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) November 4, 2024

This is the second bit of good news regarding Metcalf that should come as a relief. On Sunday morning, NFL Insider Mike Garafolo announced Seattle would not be trading Metcalf. This of course ensures No. 14 will remain in a Seahawks uniform for the remainder of the season.

Having Metcalf back vs the 49ers will be massive for Seattle. In 11 career games against San Francisco, Metcalf has hauled in 55 receptions for 680 yards. Of those 55 receptions, five have gone for touchdowns.

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Seahawks Week 9 inactives: Christian Haynes and 6 others won’t play

The Seattle Seahawks will soon take the field against the Los Angeles Rams this afternoon in a crucial showdown for NFC West standings. Seattle risks falling to last place with another home loss. They are currently underdogs at Lumen Field once more, and will have to attempt an upset without wide receiver DK Metcalf – who was ruled OUT on Friday.

Additionally, rookie guard Christian Haynes is also inactive. He had been splitting reps with starter Anthony Bradford, who has struggled considerably this season.

Fortunately, right tackle George Fant is back in the fold. Seattle activated him off Injured Reserve over the weekend, and should see his first action since Week 1 against the Broncos. Joining him will be linebacker Ernest Jones IV, a former Ram, who was QUESTIONABLE for the game. He is active.

See the full inactives list for both teams below.

Seahawks Inactives:

WR DK Metcalf
CB Nehemiah Pritchett
LB Trevis Gipson
G Sataoa Laumea
G Christian Haynes
TE Noah Fant
DE Myles Adams

Rams Inactives:

QB Stetson Bennett
CB Tre’Davious White
RB Cody Schrader
P Ethan Evans
LB Brennan Jackson
WR Jordan Whittington
NT Neville Gallimore

Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 on Twitter for more live updates, highlights and analysis during the game.

Seahawks won’t trade DK Metcalf ahead of deadline, per Mike Garafolo

One of the bigger talking points in the first half of the season for the Seattle Seahawks has been whether or not to trade star wide receiver DK Metcalf. I emphatically staked my flag in the ground on the position the Seahawks should absolutely not trade away their clear-cut No. 1 receiver.

It appears the franchise agrees with me.

On Sunday morning, league insider Mike Garafolo spoke on NFL Network to discuss the status of Metcalf in Seattle ahead of Tuesday’s impending trade deadline. Garafolo was quick to affirm that Metcalf will in fact remain in the Emerald City for the remainder of this season.

“The Seahawks had hoped they would have him (Metcalf) back this week, but he just needs more time.” Garafolo stated. “He’s got the bye week after that, so look for him to return in Week 11 against the 49ers… and return as a Seahawk! I know there’s been a lot of speculation out there, ‘would the Seattle Seahawks trade DK Metcalf?’ I checked on it with a high-ranking Seahawks source last week. I said ‘there’s a lot of chatter out there, could he possibly be traded?’ I was given a no word reply… Quote: ‘nope!'”

This is the correct decision. Metcalf is a unicorn. There are not many players out there, in the league or coming down the college pipeline, who have his unique combination of size, speed, strength and playmaking ability. So far in 2024, Metcalf has 35 receptions or 568 yards and three touchdowns. This, of course, after missing last week and will once again be absent against the Rams.

While the Metcalf trade talk looks to be done for the time being, this conversation has merely been tabled, not ended. Metcalf will enter the final year of his current contract next season, where he will most assuredly be seeking a new extension. Why wouldn’t he? He will be 27 years old and is only four scores away from being No. 3 in the Seahawks all time receiving touchdown list.

As we get closer to the 2025 NFL draft and free agency, I’m sure these conversations will resume with even more fervor than before. But for now, Metcalf remains where he should: in Seattle, helping the Seahawks make a push to win the NFC West when he returns.

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Seahawks rule DK Metcalf and 3 others OUT for Week 9 vs Rams

The Seattle Seahawks are facing a must-win game this weekend against the Los Angeles Rams. The stakes could not be higher for Seattle at the midpoint in the season, as they face potentially falling into last place in the NFC West right before their bye week.

Unfortunately, they will be without the services of wide receiver DK Metcalf for a second-straight week, as he has been ruled OUT for Sunday. Joining him on the sidelines will be tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Cam Young, and of course, right tackle Abe Lucas.

The good news is no player is listed as DOUBTFUL. The only other player who carries an injury designation is linebacker Ernest Jones IV. During the blowout loss to the Bills last week, Jones led the Seahawks with 15 total tackles. He provided a clear upgrade over Jerome Baker, and hopefully he will be ready to go against the Rams.

Other potential good news is right tackle George Fant is not mentioned anywhere. Perhaps he could be active for the first time since Week 1.

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Seahawks Week 9 injury report: DK Metcalf still not practicing

The Seattle Seahawks have a must-win game this weekend against the Los Angeles Rams. It will determine if they can stay competitive for the division lead, or fall to dead last in the NFC West. Unfortunately, after Wednesday’s practice, they have quite a lengthy injury report.

The most concerning name is of course star wide receiver DK Metcalf, who is not practicing. Metcalf missed last week’s game against Buffalo due to a Grade 1 MCL sprain he suffered in Week 7. Metcalf did not practice last week, and is starting off the week with the same status.

Some good news is the fact Abe Lucas and George Fant remain limited participants. It may be a while before either see the field, but these are encouraging signs for their progression forward.

The full injury report from Wednesday’s practice can be seen below.

Did Not Participate:

WR DK Metcalf – Knee
WR Laviska Shenault Jr. – Knee
CB Devon Witherspoon – Foot
DE Leonard Williams – NIR/Rest

Limited Participation:

T George Fant – Knee
T Abe Lucas – Knee
WR Tyler Lockett – Oblique
LB Dre’Mont Jones – Shoulder
CB Nehemiah Pritchett – Ankle
NT Cameron Young – Knee
TE Noah Fant – Groin
G Laken Tomlinson – NIR/Rest

Full Participation:

T Michael Jerrell – Shoulder
LB Boye Mafe – Knee
CB Tre Brown – Ankle
CB Riq Woolen – Ankle

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