For the first time in five seasons as quarterback of the Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson did not fully participate in a regular season practice.
Wilson was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice due to knee and right pectoral injuries.
The knee injury isn’t anything new. It’s the same injury Wilson sustained in a Week 3 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Neither the knee issue or a high-ankle sprain suffered in the regular season opener against Miami forced Wilson to miss any practice time.
However, the pectoral injury is a new issue for Wilson. Wilson may have suffered the injury while being sacked by Chandler Jones of the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday night’s 6-6 tie. Chandler slammed down on Wilson’s right arm as Wilson attempted to throw a pass early in the fourth quarter. Jones forced a fumble on the play and Wilson was shown moving his throwing arm around after the play.
Seattle signed former Vikings quarterback Joel Stave to their practice squad on Wednesday to allow Wilson’s workload to be reduced.
Wilson never missed a play against the Cardinals and likely isn’t in any danger of being unable to play Sunday in New Orleans.