The Seattle Seahawks will see the healthy return of one of their most valuable players from a major injury this season. Tight end Will Dissly, who tore his Achilles tendon in Week 6 last year, has now passed his physical and has been cleared to return to the field.
“Will had an incredible offseason,” coach Pete Carroll said via his Zoom press conference on Monday. “He worked out down in Los Angeles. The group he worked out with told me he spent nine months with them – nine months working out on a rigid schedule, and he didn’t miss one minute of one day. They said they’ve never seen anybody do that before.”
Dissly’s Achilles tear marked the second season-ending injury of his short, two-year career. His rookie season was cut short by a torn patellar tendon. And although Dissly has shown the remarkable ability to recover quickly, the Seahawks will take their time easing Dissly back into the rotation.
Regardless, having the young tight end available once again will be key for Seattle’s offense this season.
