Terry Blount, ESPN Staff Writer 9y

Russell Okung and Kam Chancellor questionable for Sunday

RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks are a banged up lot entering Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders.

Starting left tackle Russell Okung and starting strong safety Kam Chancellor will be game-time decisions, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Friday after practice.

The good news is starting center Max Unger probably will play for the first time in four weeks, even though he’s listed as questionable with his foot injury.

"Max made it through the week, so that’s a real good sign," Carroll said. "It will be nice to have him back out there."

Unger told reporters he’s healthy, but when Carroll was asked if Unger will start, he didn’t answer.

Carroll said backup center Stephen Schilling, who has a knee injury, will dress for the game. Schilling started the past three games while Unger has been out. It is likely third-string center Patrick Lewis will be active for the game.

Okung had practiced all week until Friday when a calf injury popped up. He has been playing all season with a sprained left shoulder that has a labrum tear. If Okung is out, Alvin Bailey is the likely starter a left tackle.

Chancellor now has a groin injury that makes him questionable for the game. He has been playing with ankle problems and a hip issue after having offseason hip surgery.

The Seahawks are thin at safety if Chancellor can’t play. DeShawn Shead would start because backup Jeron Johnson did not make it through the concussion protocol this week. The only other backup safety is Steven Terrell, so the Seahawks might make a roster move on Saturday to add a defensive back.

Starting cornerback Byron Maxwell will miss his third consecutive game because of a calf injury. Tharold Simon will start again for Maxwell. Simon returned to practice Friday after missing Thursday's practice with a sore knee.

Also out for Sunday are outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (groin), tight end Zach Miller (ankle), middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (turf toe) and defensive tackle Jordan Hill (ankle).

Cornerback Richard Sherman (knee) and defensive end Michael Bennett (toe) were full participants in practice after resting on Thursday. Carroll said both players are fine.

Another bit of positive news is newly acquired fullback Will Tukuafu, the 285-pound former San Francisco 49er, will play fullback Sunday. Tukuafu has played most of his career as a defensive end.

"Will was really impressive this week," Carroll said. "He has way more experience playing the [fullback] position than we thought. He showed an ability to pick stuff up real quick, and when he’s laying into someone at 280 [pounds], there’s a difference at that spot and exciting to see. He’s going to be playing and we’re anxious to see what he can do."

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