Jackson’s sore toe has him on shaky footing
KIRKLAND, Wash. – The playing status of Darrell Jackson is up in the air again after the wide receiver missed Friday’s practice because his toe was still bothering him.
Holmgren said earlier this week that he expected Jackson to practice, but the receiver has yet to take the field since coming out in the first half of last Saturday’s game.
“I did think he would practice Friday,” Holmgren said, “but it didn’t happen. That’s kind of the way it’s been going. But I’m hopeful (that Jackson can play) Sunday.”
Jackson, who missed the final two games of the regular season, is listed as questionable on the injury report. D.J. Hackett, who sprained his ankle last Saturday, is doubtful.
Cornerback Marcus Trufant won’t play, but he did start jogging. Holmgren said Trufant might be able to play next weekend if the Seahawks make it to the NFC Championship game.
That’s a wrap
Holmgren felt like the Seahawks had a good practice before the team headed to Chicago later that afternoon.
“We’re as prepared as we can be,” he said. “We have some things we have to do in Chicago (today), but the physical part of it is over.
“I think the attitude’s good. We’re prepared to play a really fine football team. We’ll give it a go. We’re ready.”
Cornerback added
Rookie cornerback Gerard Ross, who has spent most of this season on the Seahawks’ practice squad, was added to the active roster. Ross is expected to see his first NFL playing time in Sunday’s game.
“He’s worked with us all season long, and now he gets a chance to step up and play a little bit,” Holmgren said. “He’s probably been thinking about this all year, and he’s been preparing himself all year. We’ll see what he can do.”
Ross gives Seattle five cornerbacks, joining starters Kelly Jennings and Jordan Babineaux as well as recent additions Pete Hunter and Rich Gardner.
Two of the best
Sunday’s game features Pro Bowl return man Devin Hester of the Bears and Pro Bowl alternate Nate Burleson of the Seahawks.
“There’s nothing I could do in this game that could take away from what he’s already done,” Burleson said. “I’m his alternate in the Pro Bowl, so it’s one of those things where I’m going to enjoy watching him, and hopefully he’s going to enjoy watching me.”
Seahawks kicker Josh Brown is in a similar situation, in that he’s one of the alternates behind Chicago’s Robbie Gould.
Remember us?
The Bears have plenty of players that have burned the Seahawks over the years.
Running back Thomas Jones broke out for a career-high 173 rushing yards while playing for the Arizona Cardinals in 2002. Wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad had eight receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns against Seattle while playing for Carolina in 2004.
Ricky Manning Jr. recorded the second two-interception game of his career against the Seahawks in an October meeting.
Quick slants
In addition to Stevens, game balls from last week’s win went to Babineaux (special teams) and defensive end Bryce Fisher (defense). … The Seahawks’ starting skill position players have only played in one game together this season. That came in last week’s game, although Jackson was unable to finish.