Seahawks OLB K.J. Wright came away from Friday's game against the Vikings with a knee issue that required arthroscopic surgery. According to multiple reports, HC Pete Carroll said he doesn't know whether Wright will be ready for the regular-season opener. Losing Wright for any time would be just the latest ding for a defense that will look much different than the unit we've gotten used to. It would also, however, likely allow rookie Shaquem Griffin to start in Wright's place. Griffin sits behind Wright on the team's "unofficial" depth chart.

Seahawks LB K.J. Wright returned to practice Tuesday after roughly a week away for some knee treatment, The News-Tribune reports. Wright and his coaches would only speak vaguely about the knee, which HC Pete Carroll said underwent a "process" and not a surgery. Wright said he didn't suffer a specific injury, but rather sought the treatment for an issue that had bothered him since June workouts. “I’m a soldier. I pushed through it,” Wright said. “We just wanted to be smart, so I could be 100 percent for the season. This is the perfect time.” Sounds like IDP owners don't need to worry about Wright, who's a solid option in LB3 territory in most fantasy football formats.

Seahawks MLB Bobby Wagner is probable for Thursday night's game against the 49ers after putting in a full practice Wednesday. He missed Week 6 with a pectoral injury. Go ahead and use Wagner as you normally would in your IDP lineup. LB K.J. Wright brings a lower ceiling back as his normal outside spot than he did in the middle last week.

Seahawks HC Pete Carroll said Monday that he's "pretty hopeful" MLB Bobby Wagner will be ready to play Thursday night against the 49ers, according to the Seattle Times. Wagner missed Sunday's loss to the Panthers with a pectoral injury he suffered late in Week 5. K.J. Wright played the middle in Wagner's absence, with Kevin Pierre-Louis stepping in on the weak side. They each tallied 11+ total tackles against Carolina (with 3 solos apiece) and would be worth a look in IDP leagues against the Niners.

Seahawks MLB Bobby Wagner will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game against the Panthers because of a strained pectoral muscle. The late-afternoon kickoff will make it tough for IDP owners to wait for him. If you want to try, you can roster Seahawks LB K.J. Wright as insurance. He would likely slide over to the middle if Wagner doesn't play and can fill Wagner's various responsibilities.

The Seahawks announced Tuesday that HC Pete Carroll said MLB Bobby Wagner is "improving quickly" in his recovery from turf toe but that the star defender won't play in Week 10. That'll make a 4th straight missed game for the IDP stud, but it sounds like Wagner could return for the Week 11 game at Kansas City. If you've hung on to him this long in your IDP league, then you should continue to do so. And Wagner's among the few fantasy defenders worth clinging to wherever possible through injury. We expect top-10 LB production after he returns, though a month away might mean limited snaps for his 1st game back. K.J. Wright will start in his place again Sunday and carry significant IDP upside against the Giants.

The Associated Press reports that Seahawks MLB Bobby Wagner will miss at least a couple of weeks with the turf toe he suffered in Sunday's loss to Dallas.  HC Pete Carroll announced Wednesday that Wagner will miss Sunday's trip to St. Louis, and the reported timeline would also keep him out for at least the Week 8 trip to Carolina.  We'll see if Wagner misses any games beyond that.  He's worth keeping on your roster if you play in an IDP league deep enough to stash such players on your bench.  K.J. Wright figures to slide over and start in Wagner's place, with Malcolm Smith likely to step in on the outside.

Liz Mathews of 710 ESPN reports that Seahawks MLB Bobby Wagner came away from Sunday's loss to the Cowboys with turf toe.  "Not sure on severity or time for return," she tweeted Monday night.  Missing Wagner for any game time could prove a significant blow to a defense that has already shown some recent cracks.  IDP owners will need to see if Wagner takes the field at all this week, but secure a Week 7 insurance option in the meantime.  LB K.J. Wright has slid over from the outside to the middle in Wagner's absence before.

Seahawks LB K.J. Wright suffered a broken foot in Sunday's loss to the Niners.  HC Pete Carroll said after the game that Wright will miss "around" 6 weeks.  Malcolm Smith figures to step into the starting lineup in Wright's place.  Smith enjoyed a big Week 7 -- 9 tackles, a sack and a pass breakup -- when MLB Bobby Wagner's absence allowed him a spot in the lineup.  He'll carry upside in a plus matchup with the Giants next week, but Week 15 is no time to take a chance on a virtual unknown in your IDP lineup.

Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Titans after missing all week with an ankle injury.  LB K.J. Wright will slide in from the outside to start in Wagner's place.  Wagner's absence adds tackle upside to Wright, who can also provide a pass-rush threat at times.  Check out our updated LB rankings to see where the fill-in sits.

Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner came out of Week 5 with an ankle injury that kept him out of practice on Wednesday.  According to the Seattle Times, HC Pete Carroll said Wagner expects to be ready for Sunday's game.  But he's no sure thing.  If Wagner can't go, OLB K.J. Wright will slide into the middle as he did at the beginning of his rookie season when David Hawthorne was hurt.  Wagner has disappointed IDP owners so far and should be out of most fantasy football lineups even if he's active.