Seahawks Wednesday practice report: Three cornerbacks DNP

RENTON – Cornerback depth is suddenly an issue for the Seahawks, who listed three backups at that position as having not participated in Wednesday’s practice.

Coach Pete Carroll said earlier in the day that Marcus Burley is undergoing surgery Thursday on his broken thumb and that Tharold Simon isn’t expected to return this week after missing three of Seatte’s four games due to lingering effects of his previously dislocated toe. Additionally, rookie Tye Smith sat out Wednesday’s practice due to what was listed as a hip injury, the severity of which is unknown.

Even if Smith’s injury is minor, it wouldn’t be at all surprising if the Seahawks are exploring their options at cornebrack.

Seattle’s Wednesday practice report didn’t include any surprises beyond Smith.

Running back Marshawn Lynch (hamstring) didn’t practice, which is typically the case on Wednesdays even when he is healthy. Carroll said the team won’t know about Lynch’s status until later in the week. The same applies to fellow running back Fred Jackson (ankle), who also didn’t practice Wednesday.

Defensive end Demarcus Dobbs (shoulder) and linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis (hamstring) did not practice either, though Carroll said both players have a chance to return this week from the injuries that kept them from playing Monday night.

Nose tackle Brandon Mebane (groin) and wide receiver Ricardo Lockette were full participants. Carroll indicated earlier that both players should be back this week after missing either all or most of Monday night’s game. He specified – somewhat – that Lockette was dealing with an illness. The practice report still describes Lockette’s issue as “shortness of breath.”

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
RB Marshawn Lynch (hamstring)
DE Demarcus Dobbs (shoulder)
CB Tye Smith (hip)
CB Tharold Simon (toe)
CB Marcus Burley (hand)
RB Fred Jackson (ankle)
LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (hamstring)

FULL PARTICIPATION
DT Brandon Mebane (groin)
WR Ricardo Lockette (shortness of breath)
S Steven Terrell (hip)

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