Hasselbeck likely to practice

[stevo]

Hasselbeck likely to practice
Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is expected to practice on Wednesday despite a bruised knee.

RENTON, Wash. —
Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is expected to practice on Wednesday despite a bruised knee.

It is the most extensive preparation day of the week before slumping Seattle (1-3) faces Green Bay (2-3) on Sunday at Qwest Field. That makes Hasselbeck likely to practice on what he says is a bone bruise on his right knee. Both he and coach Mike Holmgren say Hasselbeck will start against the Packers.

The three-time Pro Bowl passer got hurt early in last weekend's 44-6 loss at the New York Giants but returned to play deep into the third quarter.

Deion Branch is not expected to practice. The veteran receiver bruised his heel against the Giants and is out indefinitely.

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[Uncle B]

Hasselbeck back at practice

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck practiced Wednesday and was awaiting clearance to start Sunday's home game against Arizona.

Hasselbeck has been out the last five games due to a continued weakness in his right leg stemming from a bulging disc in his back.

"It felt good," Hasselbeck said of his practice session. "You know, I've been working really hard to get back. I've wanted to get back for a long time, and the first step was this week, getting cleared by the doctors to practice. Hopefully, for everybody, practice all week goes well. I think today was a great start."

Charlie Frye and Seneca Wallace have been starting under center for the Seahawks, who have lost two straight and five of their last six games.

Wide receiver Deion Branch, who has been out every game but one this season, returned to practice and is trying to overcome a bruised heel to play Sunday.

"Well, if he hadn't been injured, he was our starting flanker," said Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren. "So now he's back. The only question I have in my mind is, to do the right thing, how many snaps should he get? If he has a good week of practice, he's going to start the game."

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Originally Posted by stevo

Hasselbeck likely to practice ...

mwa-ha-ha ... Cards are coming to Hawkville

i'd laugh my ass off if they beat your Cards with Warner as hot as he is

i got Hawks +3

[drunkguy]

will be interesting to see if this sparks the offense


although doesn't sound like Branch is back yet