Seattle Seahawks' Germain Ifedi runs through a drill at an NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2016, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)Associated Press

Germain Ifedi Injury: Updates on Seahawks OG's Ankle and Return

Mike ChiariSep 8, 2016

Seattle Seahawks rookie guard Germain Ifedi suffered an ankle injury during a Sept. 7 practice and had yet to make his 2016 regular-season debut. However, he has been cleared to return.

Continue for updates.

TOP NEWS

Ifedi Active vs. Jets

Sunday, Oct. 2

The Seahawks announced Ifedi is ready to play against New York in Week 4.

Head coach Pete Carroll said on Friday that Ifedi would play against the Jets on Sunday, per Liz Mathews of 710 ESPN Seattle.

Latest on Ifedi's Practice Status

Thursday, Sept. 29

Ifedi was a full participant at practice Thursday, per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.

Carroll Comments on Ifedi's Recovery

Wednesday, Sept. 14

Carroll said Ifedi is improving but still hobbling, per Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio KJR.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Sept. 8, Ifedi was expected to be out of action for a few weeks.

Ifedi Was Drafted to Bolster Shaky Seahawks O-Line

The Seahawks took Ifedi with the No. 31 overall selection in the 2016 NFL draft out of Texas A&M, and he was expected to be a key part of the offensive line at right guard.

The offensive line was already the Seahawks' biggest question mark before Ifedi's injury, and getting him back will help keep quarterback Russell Wilson upright as he battles through ankle and knee injuries.

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