Seahawks Injury Report: Cross Returning vs. Bengals?

Assuming Lewis won't be available in Cincinnati, Seattle has a few different alternatives to consider replacing him. When he exited in the first half of a Monday night win over the New York Giants two weeks ago, center Evan Brown slid to left guard and rookie Olu Oluwatimi stepped in at the pivot position, but that was with Haynes already out and rookie Anthony Bradford filling in for him on the right side. Haynes has previously played left guard and could move to the opposite side if he's able to suit up.

It's also possible Seattle could consider elevating veteran Jason Peters from the practice squad, though he would likely be an insurance policy rather than a starter in his first game action of the 2023 season.

Under center, Smith didn't receive a final injury designation after being a full participant all week with a knee injury stemming from being brought down by a controversial hip-drop tackle against the Giants. But behind him, backup Drew Lock is questionable to play due to a new ankle injury that cropped up during the week and caused him to miss practice time, potentially creating a need to elevate rookie Holton Ahlers from the practice squad days after being re-signed by the Seahawks.

In additional injury news, Seattle officially ruled out cornerbacks Coby Bryant and Artie Burns after being out of practice all week, which likely will force rookie Devon Witherspoon inside to full-time slot duty against Cincinnati. Bryant continues to deal with a sore toe and will miss his third straight game, while Burns has yet to turn the corner nursing his way back from a hamstring strain and will sit out his second consecutive contest.

On the plus side, receiver DK Metcalf and safety Jamal Adams weren't listed on the injury report after being limited or out earlier in the practice week. The Seahawks have been cautious with Metcalf since suffering a rib injury in a Week 2 road win over the Lions, easing him through the week to ensure he can play on game day. As for Adams, after suffering a concussion in his 2023 debut against the Giants, he exited protocol on Tuesday and return to full practice by Thursday, ensuring he will be ready to go.