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KIRKLAND, Wash. (AP) -- Mike Holmgren got his wish on Thursday with more bodies practicing and fewer in the training room.
That doesn't mean Seattle's coach is any clearer on who'll be in the lineup for Saturday night's NFC wild-card game against Dallas.
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Holmgren classified the majority of his injured players as game-time decisions for the Cowboys, including receivers Darrell Jackson, Nate Burleson and D.J. Hackett, and offensive linemen Chris Gray and Floyd "Pork Chop" Womack.
Burleson, Gray and Womack all practiced some on Thursday.
"I expect them with two more days to heal up, but we'll have to wait and see how they feel tomorrow," Holmgren said.
There was newly voiced concern for Burleson's status. The wide receiver/return specialist was listed as probable the last two days with a left ankle injury, but Holmgren lumped Burleson in with the decisions to be made just before kickoff.
Hackett (hip flexor) wasn't on the field during the team portion of practice. Jackson donned his No. 82 jersey but simply watched and did some light jogging. Jackson admitted Wednesday his injured left toe likely wouldn't get tested until Saturday night if he plays.
"But every day is looking brighter and brighter," Jackson said.
Womack and Gray were the most active on Thursday. Gray missed last week's game at Tampa Bay with a right quadriceps injury, watching his franchise-record consecutive games streak get snapped at 121. Gray sounded confident that with another day of treatment and rest he'd be able to return for the Cowboys.
"I felt pretty good. I've still got two days," Gray said.
Seattle has used eight different combinations along the offensive line this year, contributing to uneven play of the offense. The decision on if Gray or Womack (right groin) will play depends on how sore the pair is on Friday, Holmgren said.
If neither can go, it could require some significant shifting along the line, with perhaps center Chris Spencer shifting to guard and using center Robbie Tobeck, who hasn't played since Nov. 6 against Oakland. Tobeck lost 25 pounds after an abscess in his hip landed him in the hospital over Thanksgiving weekend. Tobeck said he's regained only 10 of those pounds and admitted after practice on Wednesday that his legs weren't back.
Seattle did upgrade linebacker Leroy Hill to probable with a concussion. Pro Bowl linebacker Julian Peterson missed practice expecting the birth of his child.
"I'm all for having babies, but I'd like to have the baby to come so he can focus on the game," Holmgren said.
That doesn't mean Seattle's coach is any clearer on who'll be in the lineup for Saturday night's NFC wild-card game against Dallas.
ADVERTISEMENT
Holmgren classified the majority of his injured players as game-time decisions for the Cowboys, including receivers Darrell Jackson, Nate Burleson and D.J. Hackett, and offensive linemen Chris Gray and Floyd "Pork Chop" Womack.
Burleson, Gray and Womack all practiced some on Thursday.
"I expect them with two more days to heal up, but we'll have to wait and see how they feel tomorrow," Holmgren said.
There was newly voiced concern for Burleson's status. The wide receiver/return specialist was listed as probable the last two days with a left ankle injury, but Holmgren lumped Burleson in with the decisions to be made just before kickoff.
Hackett (hip flexor) wasn't on the field during the team portion of practice. Jackson donned his No. 82 jersey but simply watched and did some light jogging. Jackson admitted Wednesday his injured left toe likely wouldn't get tested until Saturday night if he plays.
"But every day is looking brighter and brighter," Jackson said.
Womack and Gray were the most active on Thursday. Gray missed last week's game at Tampa Bay with a right quadriceps injury, watching his franchise-record consecutive games streak get snapped at 121. Gray sounded confident that with another day of treatment and rest he'd be able to return for the Cowboys.
"I felt pretty good. I've still got two days," Gray said.
Seattle has used eight different combinations along the offensive line this year, contributing to uneven play of the offense. The decision on if Gray or Womack (right groin) will play depends on how sore the pair is on Friday, Holmgren said.
If neither can go, it could require some significant shifting along the line, with perhaps center Chris Spencer shifting to guard and using center Robbie Tobeck, who hasn't played since Nov. 6 against Oakland. Tobeck lost 25 pounds after an abscess in his hip landed him in the hospital over Thanksgiving weekend. Tobeck said he's regained only 10 of those pounds and admitted after practice on Wednesday that his legs weren't back.
Seattle did upgrade linebacker Leroy Hill to probable with a concussion. Pro Bowl linebacker Julian Peterson missed practice expecting the birth of his child.
"I'm all for having babies, but I'd like to have the baby to come so he can focus on the game," Holmgren said.