Russell Okung Injury: Updates on Seahawks Star's Calf and Return

Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Russell Okung hasn't played since he suffered a calf strain in Week 15 against the Cleveland Browns. However, he is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

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Okung Active vs. Vikings

Sunday, Jan. 10

According to Seahawks.com's John Boyle, Okung is not among the team's inactives for its Wild Card Round matchup with Minnesota.

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Latest on Okung's Practice Status

Thursday, Jan. 7

The team announced Okung was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.

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Carroll Comments on Okung's Status

Monday, Dec. 28

Head coach Pete Carroll told reporters it is "unclear" if Okung will be able to return against the Cardinals, adding the lineman was unable to run last week. However, Carroll said there is a "chance" he'll play.

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Okung Key Piece to Seahawks' Improving O-Line

In his sixth year, Okung has yet to play a full 16-game season and missed one game earlier this year after suffering an ankle injury during practice in Week 8. He missed two or more games in four of his five previous seasons and has sat out 20 games overall in his career.

Nevertheless, Okung has been a mainstay on Seattle's offensive line since the team selected him sixth overall in the 2010 NFL draft.

"This has always been kind of a work in progress," offensive line coach Tom Cable said in October, per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. "And I said when they get it, they are going to be really good, and that hasn't changed."

The offensive line has come together in the second half of the season, and its recent play is one of the big reasons why the Seahawks finished strong heading into the postseason. Getting Okung back into the fold is a major boost for Seattle's attempt to make a third straight Super Bowl.