Seattle awaits final analysis on injuries

The Seattle Seahawks had all but two players on the practice field Wednesday, although it’s still uncertain who will be available for Sunday’s opening game at New Orleans.

Defensive tackle Marcus Tubbs (hamstring) and wide receiver Alex Bannister (shoulder) returned to practice, and both are listed as questionable for the opener.

The active players who did not practice were linebacker Chad Brown (broken fibula) and offensive lineman Jerry Wunsch (sprained ankle). Brown won’t play until next month, while Wunsch is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.

Wunsch suited up for practice but did not participate. Bannister wore a red jersey to signify no contact.

Notes

Safety Marquand Manuel, whom the Seahawks picked up off the waiver wire Monday, took part in his first practice with the team.

The Seahawks could add another veteran or two, but they probably would wait until next week. That way, they would not be on the hook for the player’s entire 2004 salary.

If a player signs after the first game and is released before the eighth game, his team would have to pay half of his annual salary. If he signed this week and was released next week, the player would get a full, 17-week paycheck.

•New Orleans quarterback Aaron Brooks has been practicing this week after missing part of the preseason with a strained right quadriceps muscle. He proclaimed himself healed.