Seahawks Injury Report: Multiple players to return vs Raiders
Seattle Seahawks prepare for Sunday's Raiders matchup with multiple key players returning from injury, including left tackle Charles Cross and edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu.
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The brief
The Seattle Seahawks received significant injury-related reinforcements ahead of their Week 11 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, with coverage from NBC Sports, Field Gulls, Seattle Sports, The Seattle Times, and ESPN all confirming multiple players are set to return. Left tackle Charles Cross practiced for the first time since Week 7 on November 13, marking his initial on-field activity after a multi-week absence. Edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu and return specialist Rashid Shaheed also received injury designations indicating their availability for Sunday's game, according to Field Gulls and The Seattle Times. The Seattle Times specifically noted updates on defensive lineman Leonard Williams alongside Shaheed, while ESPN characterized the team as "hurting with injuries" despite these returns.
NBC Sports highlighted Cross's practice participation as a notable milestone given his absence since Week 7, suggesting the offensive line could regain its starting left tackle for a critical divisional matchup. Field Gulls provided the most specific injury designation details, confirming both Nwosu and Shaheed are cleared to play. Seattle Sports published two separate reports on the injury situation, underscoring the volume of personnel changes. The Seattle Times added context on Williams, a key interior defensive lineman whose status affects Seattle's run defense against Las Vegas.
ESPN's framing of the team as injury-depleted despite these returns suggests other significant absences remain unresolved.
What to watch next includes Cross's practice progression through Friday and his official game status designation, which will confirm whether he starts or operates on a snap count. Nwosu's snap distribution and effectiveness in his first game back will indicate his conditioning level. Shaheed's role in the return game versus offensive snaps will reveal Seattle's deployment strategy. The status of Leonard Williams and any additional players not yet cleared remains fluid through final injury reports. Kickoff timing and inactive lists on Sunday will provide definitive confirmation of all designations.
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Quick answers
Which Seahawks players are confirmed to return against the Raiders?
Left tackle Charles Cross, edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu, and return specialist Rashid Shaheed are all designated to return for the Week 11 matchup against Las Vegas.
How long has Charles Cross been out?
Cross has not practiced since Week 7, making his November 13 session his first on-field activity in approximately four weeks.
What is the significance of these returns for Seattle's playoff positioning?
The Raiders game is an AFC West versus NFC West crossover with playoff implications, and the returns address needs at left tackle, pass rush, and return specialist.
Coverage (6)
- Seahawks LT Charles Cross practices for the first time since Week 7 NBC Sports · 1d ago
- Seahawks-Raiders injury designations: Uchenna Nwosu returns, as well as Rashid Shaheed Field Gulls · 1d ago
- Seahawks Injury Report: LT Charles Cross returns to practice Seattle Sports · 1d ago
- Seahawks give injury updates on Leonard Williams, Rashid Shaheed vs. Raiders The Seattle Times · 1d ago
- Seahawks are hurting with injuries, but two players will return vs. Raiders ESPN · 1d ago
- Seahawks Injury Report: Multiple players to return vs Raiders Seattle Sports · 1d ago
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