For what feels like a lifetime at this point, the Seattle Seahawks finally received good news when it comes to the health of their offensive line! On Wednesday it was reported both Abe Lucas and George Fant are officially returning to practice after missing extended time.
Lucas began the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list due to lingering recovery from knee surgery he underwent in January. Lucas’ health has been a growing concern for the Seahawks, as he missed eleven games last year, and has already been out for seven in 2024. Still, it is a good sign he is finally able to get back to practice.
Head coach Mike Macdonald did mention that while Lucas is back at practice, he is not gearing up to return to games just yet. Sadly, this does include this coming weekend’s game against the Buffalo Bills.
As for George Fant, Lucas’ immediate backup, it is also positive he is returning to practice. Like Lucas last year, Fant was injured in Seattle’s Week 1 game, and was placed on injured reserve in late September.
Both players now have a 21-day window of practice to prove they are capable of being activated to the 53-man roster. If they are unable to get ready by then, they will be shutdown for the remainder of the season.
Hopefully, they will not need the entirety of the 21 days allotted to them. While rookie Michael Jerrell played admirably in his start last weekend, the Seahawks need both Lucas and Fant back in action to help this struggling offensive line.
