Seahawks’ Paul Richardson returns to practice, remains on PUP

RENTON – As expected, Paul Richardson returned to practice on Monday for the first time since undergoing offseason surgery to repair a torn ACL. Now the countdown begins for his return to the Seahawks’ wide receiver rotation.

Recent comments from coach Pete Carroll indicated that Richardson would begin practicing this week, as did a Tweet from Richardson on Monday stating that he’s been medically cleared. A note on the NFL’s transaction report confirmed as much.

Richardson, a second-round pick last season, tore his ACL in Seattle’s divisional-round win over Carolina in last season’s playoffs. He’s been on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list while finishing his rehab and he’ll remain there until he’s activated to the Seahawks’ 53-man roster, which must happen within 21 days from Monday. Seattle won’t have to make a corresponding roster move until then.

Carroll is scheduled to meet with the media at the conclusion of practice Monday. His media availability should provide a clearer picture of how long the team expects it will be until cornerback Jeremy Lane begins practicing. Lane is also on PUP while recovering from a torn ACL and a broken wrist, injuries he sustained in the Super Bowl.

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