The Seattle Seahawks open their regular season in Atlanta in just under two weeks but could be without a couple of rookies who are still dealing with injuries that could keep them on the bench.
Tight end Colby Parkinson has been held up since the offseason following surgery on his foot but could return in time for the first game of the season.
“It’s possible,” coach Pete Carroll said Sunday. “This week coming up is really important. If we can get him back this week, then obviously that’ll be a positive step for him, but I don’t know that yet.”
Carroll also provided an update on defensive end Darrell Taylor, who is recovering from leg surgery to repair a fracture, but is a bit further behind and could be out for a couple of weeks longer.
“It’s going to hard for him to make the opener,” Carroll confirmed. “He’s going for it, but we’ve got to get him on ground running more than he has so far. He was away for the couple of days with the birth of his daughter, but he’s steeped in rehab right now trying to get him right.”
The Seahawks have an off day Monday but resume practice on Tuesday.
