Injury Update: Seahawks rookie is questionable as he deals with issues

Prior to their Thanksgiving game against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks offered an update on the health of their two key players: running back Kenneth Walker III and quarterback Geno Smith.

With a triceps injury on his throwing arm, Smith’s status is labeled as uncertain, but Coach Pete Carroll is optimistic about his availability. Conversely, Walker is considered doubtful due to an oblique injury, and Carroll stated that they do not expect him to participate.

During Sunday’s 17-16 loss, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald struck Smith, 33, in the right elbow area, leaving him out for the majority of the fourth quarter. Smith returned for the game’s last offensive possession in spite of the injury. On Tuesday, he declared, “I definitely feel a little bit better after a couple of days,” indicating that his health had improved.

Carroll reiterated that Smith won’t require any more on-field testing beyond his customary warm-up and expressed his belief that the quarterback will play against the 49ers. The Seahawks’ position in the NFC West may be decided by this divisional clash.

Carroll stated, “His attitude… was not going to bother him, that it wasn’t going to be a big factor.” “He has a large bruise on the back of his triceps, which makes him appear horrible, but his attitude has been excellent the entire time. We didn’t let him throw the first few days, but other than that, he hasn’t lost a beat. He was putting in all the work. Thus, he’s prepared to travel.

Smith appears to be available, but Kenneth Walker III, the running back, has a less promising future. Because of an unrelated injury he received during the same game against the Rams, he is considered uncertain. Carroll stated that they do not anticipate Walker participating in the next game.

Depending on the result of Thursday night’s game, the 6-4 Seahawks could either overtake the 49ers in the NFC West or drop to a two-game deficit behind them. Carroll highlighted Smith’s eagerness to participate and upbeat demeanor in spite of the uncertainty, indicating his desire to help the team succeed.