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Oct 10, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (14) carries the ball after a catch during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Seahawks WR DK Metcalf (knee) doubtful vs. Bills

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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf is listed as doubtful to play against the visiting Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Metcalf sustained a Grade 1 strain of the medial collateral ligament in his knee last Sunday in the Seahawks’ 34-14 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters on Friday that there’s a chance Metcalf can play against Buffalo despite failing to participate in practice all week.

“It’s doubtful right now for the game,” Macdonald said. “It’s not out of the question, 100 percent yet so we will take it to Sunday, and we’ll go from there.”

Metcalf, 26, leads the Seahawks in receiving yards (568) and receiving touchdowns (three) to go along with 35 catches in seven games this season. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who has a club-best 37 receptions, and Tyler Lockett will be looked upon to pick up the slack should Metcalf sit out for Seattle (4-3).

Running back Kenneth Walker III does not carry an injury designation after returning to a full practice on Friday. He had been nursing an illness.

Nose tackle Cameron Young (knee) is doubtful to face Buffalo (5-2), while cornerbacks Tre Brown (ankle) and Nehemiah Pritchett (ankle) and defensive end Mike Morris (ankle) are questionable.

“Tre practiced today and is trending positively for the game,” Macdonald said. “Anything can happen between now and then but (we’re) optimistic with Tre.”

–Field Level Media

Oct 6, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) returns to the locker room following pregame warmups against the New York Giants at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III active vs. Falcons

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Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is active for Sunday’s game against the host Atlanta Falcons.

Walker, who turned 24 on Sunday, was added to the injury report as questionable on Saturday due to an illness.

He has rushed for 234 yards and five touchdowns in four games this season. He also has 21 catches for 136 yards for Seattle, which has lost three games in a row.

While Walker is in, the Seahawks (3-3) listed the following players as inactive: cornerbacks Tre Brown and Tariq Woolen, offensive linemen Sataoa Laumea and Stone Forsythe, defensive linemen Cameron Young and Myles Adams, and linebacker Trevis Gipson.

The Falcons (4-2) listed offensive linemen Elijah Wilkinson, Jovaughn Gwyn and Brandon Parker, defensive linemen Kentavius Street and Brandon Dorlus, cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. and linebacker Troy Andersen as inactive.

–Field Level Media

Nov 12, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III (oblique) doubtful

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Seattle Seahawks starting running back Kenneth Walker III (oblique) is expected to miss a second straight game.

Walker is listed as doubtful for Thursday night’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.

The Seahawks mustered just 88 yards rushing in a Thanksgiving night loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Rookie Zach Charbonnet ran 14 times for 47 yards.

The Seahawks also ruled out starting guard Phil Haynes (toe) against the Cowboys. Wide receiver Dareke Young (abdomen) is also listed as doubtful.

Defensive tackle Leonard Williams (ankle), tight end Will Dissly (hip) and wide receiver Dee Eskridge (ribs) are questionable.

The Seahawks (6-5) have lost two straight and three of four after claiming sole possession of first place in the NFC West.

–Field Level Media

Dec 11, 2022; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) follows through on a pass before the start of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

49ers QB Brock Purdy (ribs) questionable for ‘TNF’

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The San Francisco 49ers listed new starting quarterback Brock Purdy as questionable to play on Thursday night at the Seattle Seahawks.

Purdy sustained ribs and an oblique injury in last week’s stunning win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Purdy’s first NFL start.

Meanwhile, Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III does not carry an injury designation after missing last week’s game with an ankle injury – meaning he’s good to go.

The 49ers did not practice Wednesday and Tuesday’s session was a light walkthrough on the short week.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan called Purdy a gameday decision.

“It will probably be on Thursday where we have the best chance to know,” Shanahan said Tuesday.

Veteran Josh Johnson would get the start if Purdy is unable to go.

Purdy, selected with the last overall pick in this year’s NFL draft to earn the title of “Mr. Irrelevant,” was hurt on a scramble on the second drive of last Sunday’s victory against the visiting Buccaneers.

Against Tampa Bay, Purdy became the first rookie in the Super Bowl era to throw at least two TD passes, run for a score and have a passer rating of at least 125 in his first career start.

Walker, 22, has rushed for 649 yards and nine touchdowns in 11 games (seven starts) for the Seahawks.

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Dec 4, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Nick Scott (33) for a first down in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III (ankle) to have tests

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Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III will have tests on his “jammed” ankle Monday, head coach Pete Carroll confirmed.

Walker injured his right ankle in the second quarter of Sunday’s 27-23 road win against the Los Angeles Rams.

He was hurt while being pushed out of bounds for no gain after taking a pitch at the Rams’ 4-yard line, ending his day with three carries for 36 yards.

Walker has rushed for 649 yards and nine touchdowns in 11 games (seven starts), adding 19 receptions for 116 yards.

The Seahawks (7-5) drafted Walker in the second round (41st overall) out of Michigan State.

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Dec 4, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs past Los Angeles Rams safety Nick Scott (33) for a first down in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Kenneth Walker III, Marquise Goodwin both injured in Seahawks’ game with Rams

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Seattle rookie running back Kenneth Walker III and wide receiver Marquise Goodwin both left Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter and are questionable to return.

Both were hurt on the same drive. Walker suffered a right ankle injury while being pushed out of bounds for no gain after taking a pitch at the Rams’ 4-yard line. Goodwin hurt his right hand while trying to make a catch in the end zone as he was clobbered by a pair of defensive backs.

–Field Level Media

Michigan State Spartans running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs past Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Jerron Cage (86) during the first quarter of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Michigan State Spartans At Ohio State Buckeyes Football

NFL Draft: Best available prospects entering Day 2

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The 2022 NFL Draft is 32 picks old, but another 230 lie ahead across Friday and Saturday.

The draft resumes in Las Vegas on Friday at 7 p.m. ET with the start of the second round, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold the 33rd overall pick after a trade Thursday with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Here’s our overview of the best prospects who still remain on the board with Day 1 in the rearview mirror.

1. Chad Muma, LB, Wyoming
One of the most well-rounded players left in the draft, Muma is a do-it-all defender who has the athleticism to play in space and the physicality to take on blockers.

2. Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State
The top tight end in the class, McBride’s lack of elite receiving upside kept him out of Day 1, but he should hear his name called early on Day 2.

3. Malik Willis, QB, Liberty
A gunslinger with all-world tools but an extreme lack of polish. Willis makes a lot of sense as a developmental pick in the early second.

4. Kenneth Walker III, RB, Michigan State
Workhorse backs don’t come around often, but Walker has the traits to be one. He is a savvy runner who can make defenders miss and create his own yardage.

5. Christian Harris, LB, Alabama
A blazing fast 4.44 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine matched the on-field showings from the uber-athletic Harris. His potential is sky high.

6. Drake Jackson, OLB, Southern California
Jackson is long and limber with the flexibility to slip past blocks. He could contribute immediately as a rookie pass-rusher.

7. Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson
Looming injury questions may be the root of Booth’s fall out of the first round. If he returns fully healthy, he could make teams regret passing on him.

8. Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington
Gordon is a natural mover with great agility and body control for the position. His upside will likely draw a premium pick on Day 2.

9. Jaquan Brisker, SS, Penn State
Big, fast, and physical. Brisker isn’t an elite matchup piece, but he has the traits to be a long-term starter and mean run defender.

10. Logan Hall, DT, Houston
Tweeners who aren’t clear-cut defensive tackles scare some NFL teams, but Hall’s body control and refined pass-rush package are likely to get a bite.

11. Matt Corral, QB, Ole Miss
12. Roger McCreary, CB, Auburn
13. Sean Rhyan, OL, UCLA
14. Alec Pierce, WR, Cincinnati
15. Phidarian Mathis, DT, Alabama
16. Nick Cross, FS, Maryland
17. Troy Andersen, LB, Montana State
18. David Ojabo, OLB, Michigan
19. George Pickens, WR, Georgia
20. Arnold Ebiketie, DE, Penn State
21. Isaiah Spiller, RB, Texas A&M
22. Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State
23. Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State
24. Greg Dulcich, TE, UCLA
25. DeMarvin Leal, DE, Texas A&M
26. Carson Strong, QB, Nevada
27. Brian Asamoah II, LB, Oklahoma
28. Jalen Pitre, SS, Baylor
29. Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama
30. Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia

–By Mark Jarvis, Field Level Media

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III runs past Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Jerron Cage during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Nov. 20, 2021. Syndication The Providence Journal

Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker III to enter draft

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Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III said Thursday that he will enter the 2022 NFL Draft.

He also will skip the Peach Bowl, pitting the No. 10 Spartans against No. 12 Pitt, on Dec. 30.

“It has been a true honor to represent Michigan State University and wear the Green and White,” Walker wrote in a statement posted to Twitter. “I am beyond grateful to Coach (Mel) Tucker and the entire staff for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to shine under their leadership. As the regular season has come to a close, I would like to announce that I have decided to forgo playing in the Peach Bowl to begin preparation for the NFL Draft.”

Walker transferred from Wake Forest and played just one season for the Spartans, but it was one that long will be remembered in East Lansing. He ran for 1,636 yards, scored 18 touchdowns and became the first ever Michigan State player to win the Walter Camp Player of the Year and the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s top running back. He finished sixth overall in the Heisman Trophy voting — the best for a Michigan State player since 1988 — and was a consensus All-American.

He likely will be one of the first running backs selected in the draft. USA Today’s latest mock draft has Walker as the third running back off the board.

Tucker thanked Walker for his contributions in a statement he posted to Twitter.

“I want to congratulate Ken for all his success and thank him for taking a chance on us,” Tucker said. “From the day he set foot on campus in January, he has done nothing but work extremely hard and represent Michigan State University with class. He quickly earned the respect of his teammates and coaches, and they were happy to share in his success and accolades.”

–Field Level Media

Dec 4, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Bryce Young wins Maxwell; Kenneth Walker III nets Camp, Doak Walker

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Alabama quarterback Bryce Young won the Maxwell Award, given annually to college football’s player of the year, on Thursday.

A Heisman Trophy finalist, Young also took home the Davey O’Brien Award for the best quarterback in the country. The Heisman will be awarded Saturday in New York.

Young passed for 4,322 yards, 43 touchdowns and four interceptions as the Crimson Tide’s starting quarterback in 2021. Alabama beat Georgia in the SEC championship game to land the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.

In that showdown with the then-top-ranked Bulldogs, Young set an SEC title game record with 421 passing yards.

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III, considered a snub for the short list of Heisman finalists, also collected two awards Thursday. He won the Walter Camp Award for the most outstanding player in college football and the Doak Walker Award for the nation’s top running back.

Walker became the first player to win the Walter Camp Award while not being named a Heisman finalist in the same year.

Walker amassed 1,636 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns with an average of 6.2 yards per carry. He scored five of his touchdowns in the Spartans’ win over playoff-bound Michigan, the Wolverines’ only loss of the year.

Pitt wide receiver Jordan Addison won the Biletnikoff Award for the top wideout in the country. He teamed up with Heisman and Maxwell finalist Kenny Pickett for 17 touchdown catches, which led FBS.

San Diego State punter Matt Araiza won the Ray Guy Award for best punter after a breakout season in which he’s on pace to set an NCAA record for net average per punt (51.3 entering the Aztecs’ bowl game; the record is 50.3).

And Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis earned the Chuck Bednarik Award for defensive player of the year and the Outland Trophy for most outstanding interior lineman.

–Field Level Media