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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson 'pretty dang close' to 100 percent healthy

By Zac Wassink | Last updated 11/11/21

Seattle Seahawks star quarterback Russell Wilson confirmed earlier this week he was returning to action after he missed the past three games due to the injured middle finger on his throwing hand, and head coach Pete Carroll confidently told reporters Monday that Wilson was "way, way ahead of schedule" regarding his recovery.

Wilson seemed to confirm that news Thursday ahead of this Sunday's game at the 7-2 Green Bay Packers.

Per Seahawks insider Curtis Crabtree, the one-time Super Bowl champion explained that he's "pretty dang close" to feeling 100% after he was a spectator for two Seattle losses during his three-game absence:

Wilson said he had the "mallet finger" injury, dislocated his finger and had two small fractures in the finger as well.

"I feel great. I feel really close. I'm not 100 percent yet but I'm pretty dang close."

Says he's in the 90 percentile somewhere.
— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) November 11, 2021

Wide receiver Tyler Lockett added some praise for his QB1:

Tyler Lockett on Russell Wilson: "Ever since he's come back it's not like he's missed a beat mentally or anything like that. He's still doing all the things that need to be done so he can continue to be his best self."
— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) November 11, 2021

Seattle needs Wilson at his best as soon as possible, and not just because Green Bay is a formidable opponent. The Seahawks enter that matchup at 3-5 on the season and also learned Thursday that three-time Pro Bowl receiver Odell Beckham Jr. officially chose the Los Angeles Rams after he was heavily linked with Seattle in rumors and reports:

Russell Wilson on Odell Beckham Jr. reportedly going to the Rams: "Good for him. He'll do well. Wish him the best."
— Curtis Crabtree (@Curtis_Crabtree) November 11, 2021

The Seahawks play at the Rams on Dec. 19.

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