Healthy again, Patrick Lewis returns to Seahawks’ starting lineup

Seattle's starting center job once again belongs to Patrick Lewis, who has recovered from the ankle injury that sidelined him for the past two games.

BY BRADY HENDERSON

Nov 11, 2015, 4:43 PM Updated: 4:50 pm

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Patrick Lewis took over as Seattle's starting center in Week 6 only to sprain his ankle. (Larry Maurer, Seahawks)

(Larry Maurer, Seahawks)

RENTON – Seattle’s starting center job once again belongs to Patrick Lewis, who has recovered from the ankle injury that sidelined him for the past two games.

The Seahawks made the switch from Drew Nowak to Lewis back in Week 6 against Carolina, but Lewis sprained his ankle in that game and hasn’t played since. Nowak was re-inserted as the starter in Lewis’ absence, but offensive-line coach Tom Cable said the Seahawks don’t permanently take away starting jobs due to injuries. Lewis is now healthy, so he’ll start against Arizona.

“It’s still his ball and he’ll have the opportunity to go prove that on Sunday,” Cable said Wednesday.

Lewis, 24, is in his second season with the Seahawks. He made four starts last season as injuries led to a revolving door at center for Seattle. Two of Lewis’ four starts came against Arizona, which means he should have some level of familiarity with the Cardinals’ defensive scheme and personnel up front.

“I think he’s fired up,” Cable said. “I’m fired up for him.”

Lemuel Jeanpierre is the other center on Seattle’s roster. He was re-signed a few days after Lewis was injured against Carolina.