Matt Hasselbeck

Kyle Williams was cut by Seattle for failing at left tackle, two days after Matt Hasselbeck got sacked five times in a dreadful 27-3 loss to Arizona. Before that, Brandon Frye, Sean Locklear and star Walter Jones all were hurt playing the most important position on the offensive line. That makes Damion McIntosh Seattle's Plan E at left tackle. Four men down. Six games into the season. "It's kind of unique, isn't it?" Seahawks offensive line coach Mike Solari deadpanned Wednesday, raising his eyebrows. More like unprecedented, at least to Solari. The former offensive coordinator with the Chiefs said he's never gone through four ... Read Full Story

Matt Hasselbeck has a message for the many doubters of the flailing Seahawks: You're ridiculous. Seattle's three-time Pro Bowl quarterback acknowledged Wednesday before his team left for an extended bye weekend off that "there's a lot of negativity around our team." But he said the idea that the season is essentially over for his 2-4 team is "absolutely ridiculous." Hasselbeck says the team can still attain all the goals it set before this season over the season's final 10 games, beginning Nov. 1 at Dallas. The Seahawks are 1 1/2 games out of first place in the NFC West. They have won the division ... Read Full Story

SeattlePI.com reports that Matt Hasselbeck was limtied in Wednesday’s practice: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck further injured an already-sore throwing shoulder on the first offensive play of Sunday’s 32-20 victory over Detroit and was limited in practice Wednesday as the team began preparation for a big game at Arizona. Hasselbeck hurt the shoulder making a tackle on the interception he threw on the Seahawks’ first offensive snap. Coach Jim Mora acknowledged Wednesday the quarterback was already hurting before that play, but the injury impacted Hasselbeck’s ability to throw downfield against the Lions. “It was sore going into the game,” Mora said. “When you’re a ... Read Full Story

SeattlePI.com reports that Matt Hasselbeck was limtied in Wednesday’s practice: Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck further injured an already-sore throwing shoulder on the first offensive play of Sunday’s 32-20 victory over Detroit and was limited in practice Wednesday as the team began preparation for a big game at Arizona. Hasselbeck hurt the shoulder making a tackle on the interception he threw on the Seahawks’ first offensive snap. Coach Jim Mora acknowledged Wednesday the quarterback was already hurting before that play, but the injury impacted Hasselbeck’s ability to throw downfield against the Lions. “It was sore going into the game,” Mora said. “When you’re a ... Read Full Story

The Seahawks expect Matt Hasselbeck to return to practice this week, with the hope their quarterback will play on Sunday against Jacksonville. Coach Jim Mora said Monday he expects his three-time Pro Bowl passer to test his broken rib when his 1-3 team returns to practice on Wednesday. Hasselbeck was hurt on a dive for the goal line on Sept. 20 at San Francisco. He hasn't practiced or played since. Mora said Hasselbeck moved around some before he missed his 11th game in two seasons Sunday at Indianapolis. He was able to breathe deeply without as much pain as before. Seattle lost their third ... Read Full Story