Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross is currently facing a setback due to a new knee injury. This issue arises as he works to recover from a previous hamstring injury that kept him out of the final three games of the regular season.
Injury Update on Charles Cross
On Wednesday, Cross was downgraded to a limited participant in practice, suffering from both hamstring and knee injuries. The day before, he had participated fully but was only dealing with the hamstring concern. His participation status is crucial as the Seahawks prepare for their NFC Divisional Round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Impact on Team Dynamics
If Cross cannot play, the Seahawks may face significant challenges. Backup offensive tackle Josh Jones, who filled in for Cross recently, is also dealing with his own knee injury, limiting his practice opportunities this week.
Other Injury Concerns
A few other key players are also managing injuries:
- LT Charles Cross: Limited participation due to hamstring and knee injuries.
- CB Riq Woolen: Limited participation due to an oblique issue.
- LB Tyrice Knight: Limited participation due to a shoulder injury.
- LB Ernest Jones IV: Did not practice due to illness.
- OT Josh Jones: Did not participate due to a knee injury.
Conversely, some players are making progress:
- DE Demarcus Lawrence: Upgraded to full participation after an Achilles concern.
- S Coby Bryant: Full participant following a knee injury.
- TE Elijah Arroyo: Returned to full practice after recovering from a knee injury.
49ers Injury Report
The San Francisco 49ers also have some injury updates. Veteran left tackle Trent Williams has improved to a full participant after addressing a hamstring issue. He had missed the 49ers’ previous game against the Seahawks but returned for their recent win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Key 49ers Injuries
- S Ji’Ayir Brown: Did not participate due to a hamstring injury.
- LB Luke Gifford: Did not practice due to a quadricep issue.
- WR Ricky Pearsall: Limited participation with a knee injury.
As both teams prepare for the pivotal matchup, the health of their players remains a critical factor in determining the outcome.
