Ricardo Lockette Injury: Updates on Seahawks WR's Concussion and Return

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette underwent surgery to stabilize his neck after being hospitalized for a concussion. Lockette suffered the injury following a hit from Jeff Heath on a punt return in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. He will not play again this season and has been placed on the injured reserve.

The Seahawks announced Lockette had successful neck surgery on Nov. 2 at the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. He was released from the hospital on Nov. 5

Continue for updates. 

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Lockette Placed on IR

Saturday, Nov. 14

The Seahawks announced the move and noted wide receiver Paul Richardson has been added to the active roster.

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Lockette Returning to Seattle

Monday, Nov. 9

Lockette posted a video on Instagram confirming his return to Seattle after surgery:

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Lockette's Father Comments on Progress

Friday, Nov. 6

"Ricardo is up and walking," Ricardo Lockette's father Earl Lockette said, per TMZ. "He's really energetic and looking forward to rehab as the next step. The family is extremely grateful for all the prayers and support from people around the country. Also, thank you to the press for the positive concern."

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Latest on Lockette's Recovery  

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Lockette has had "no setbacks" and is "up and moving around," according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.

On Nov. 2, the Seahawks stated "his neurological signs are all positive."  

The Seahawks confirmed Lockette's surgery was to stabilize the ligaments in his neck. The release noted he has "full motion and feeling in his extremities" and that "his prognosis is good."

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Carroll Comments on Lockette's Injury, Future

Monday, Nov. 2

Head coach Pete Carroll said on his 710 ESPN Seattle appearance that "there's no way" Lockette will return this season. As for Lockette's future in the league, Carroll said he didn't know if it was a career-ending injury, according to Condotta.

Despite the lack of clarity regarding Lockette's career, Carroll said he talked to the wideout's father, who told him Lockette is in "good spirits," per 710 ESPN Seattle's Brady Henderson.

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Lockette Tweets Before Surgery

Monday, Nov. 2

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Lockette Suffers Concussion 

Sunday, Nov. 1

Lockette was immobilized and placed on a stretcher before he was carted off, but the good news is he was able to move his hands. According to SportsCenter on Twitter, Lockette could pump his fists and direct a finger toward the sky on his way to the locker room. 

After the hit, Lockette regained consciousness and told quarterback Russell Wilson, "Do it for me, Russ," per Charles Robinson of Yahoo Sports.

NFL on CBS captured Lockette being taken to the locker room:    

After halftime, the Seahawks said Lockette had movement in his limbs and suffered a concussion.

The on-field ramifications of Lockette's injury feel secondary to his health after the wide receiver appeared to lie motionless on the field for several minutes following the hit. As the Seattle Times' Bob Condotta noted, Seahawks players rushed onto the field after Lockette hit the turf.