The Seattle Seahawks officially activated offensive lineman Ethan Pocic back to the roster from the injured reserve. Pocic, who was placed on IR Week 6 with a back injury, became eligible to return after missing the requisite next eight games of the regular season.
“He and Joey [Hunt] could both play center, which was really a bonus to us, as well as Ethan has played both guard spots, and he could play tackle if he needed to in an emergency,” coach Pete Carroll said after Friday’s practice. “His versatility has always been a great strength, all the way back to when he had done all of that in college as well. That was always the positive that he brought that was unique for him.”
The roster move was expected as Pocic had returned to practice following the team’s win over Minnesota. Pocic has appeared in just two regular-season games this year.
To make room for Pocic on the 53-man squad, running back Rashaad Penny was placed on the injured reserve. Expected to undergo ACL surgery in the near future, Penny’s season is now officially over.
