Running back Marshawn Lynch’s return could be this week with Seahawks coach Pete Carroll telling reporters his star running back might practice Wednesday.
Lynch underwent surgery to repair an abdominal injury and hasn’t played since Week 10.
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Carroll says RB Marshawn Lynch has a chance to be back on Wednesday "if today and tomorrow go well." If cleared, he would be able to return.
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 28, 2015Backup Thomas Rawls (broken ankle) is out for the season, and Fred Jackson, Christine Michael and Bryce Brown have struggled in the Seahawks’ running game.
The Seahawks (9-6) clinched a playoff berth and will be a No. 5 or No. 6 seed depending on the outcome of their Week 17 finale against the 13-2 Cardinals.