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Seahawks Set To Open Jalen Sundell’s 21-Day Return Window With Center Role Undecided

Seattle will evaluate Sundell in practice to determine whether he reclaims center or factors into a guard competition.

Overview

  • Sundell is eligible after four games on injured reserve with a knee injury, and Mike Macdonald said he should be back at practice this week.
  • Once the window opens, Seattle has 21 days to activate him, with the staff saying only "we'll see" on whether he plays center or guard.
  • Olu Oluwatimi has started at center during Sundell’s absence and has drawn praise from Macdonald for driving a recent run-game surge.
  • Sundell started the first nine games after winning the preseason center battle, with some analysts highlighting his pre-snap communication and chemistry with guard Grey Zabel.
  • The 10-3 Seahawks rank second in scoring and are tied for the fewest sacks allowed, as Anthony Bradford’s guard play and Christian Haynes’ availability shape interior-line options for December games against the Colts and Rams.