The Seattle Seahawks were without their starting running back on the first day of field practice on Wednesday. Chris Carson was missing due to a death in the family but his absence had been excused.
“Chris has got some family stuff going on that he’s had to take care of,” coach Pete Carroll said during his virtual press conference after practice. “Our hearts go out to Chris. He’s going through some really big stuff with family members that he is looking after and taking care of. He’s fine, and all that. It has nothing to do with Chris personally, physically or anything. But he has to do this, at this time, right now.”
Carroll did not give any further details as to who passed away or when Carson might return to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
“I’m not sure how many more days it’s going to be before he takes care of all of that business,” Carroll continued. “But they are trying to figure it all out. It’s back home too, so it’s a ways away . . . a couple things have happened.”
So for now, Carson will be with family and friends in Georgia as he takes care of those who need him most.
