DK Metcalf Injury Report: Crucial Update Develops After Seahawks WR Suspected To Be Sidelined for Weeks With Patella Tendon Injury

Published 10/30/2022, 5:30 AM EDT

Seahawks WR DK Metcalf is making a faster return. The 24 YO was carted off last Sunday with a patella tendon injury. Many analysts and fans feared he might be sidelined for weeks. As a result, the Hawks initially listed him as questionable. However, the determined DK proved them all wrong.

He will return from his injury sooner than expected. The youngster will play against the strong New York Giants on Sunday. Brian Daboll and his men are the superior team’ owing to their amazing form with a 6-1 record. But the Seahawks can pin hopes on star receiver, Metcalf.

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DK Metcalf makes a faster recovery

Earlier, DK suffered a knee injury last Sunday against the Chargers. Thus, the talented Metcalf became a limited participant in practice. However, he did more than coach Pete Carroll and the doctors had thought. As a result, coach Carroll said the report showed that Metcalf “hurt his patellar some” and that it may be related to an old injury. “He ran around and did some stuff and looked pretty good,’’ coach added.

However, WR, Tyler Lockett is listed as questionable for the game and a limited participant in practice. He came down with a new oblique injury, which the team officially listed as ribs. In a presser, the coach explained they will decide on Lockett only on the game day.

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The Seahawks have made a good beginning

The Seahawks are one of the pleasant surprises in the new season. They have upped their defensive game and have a 4-3 record. This is at a time when the big teams are struggling for survival.

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However, a good beginning is not always a ticket to enter the last four. They have a home game against the New York Giants, and a rematch against the Cardinals and both games are equally challenging. Later, they will have a Munich bout with the struggling Buccaneers and the aging legend Tom Brady. Fans would pin their hopes on Metcalf and Co. to increase the points game and to carry the team forward.

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Nidheesh Kumar is an NFL writer for EssentiallySports. He has completed his Masters in Communication from the University of Hyderabad and was previously a sports journalist with Telangana Today. An avid enthusiast, Nidheesh is a loyal fan of writing and conversations revolving anything remotely around sports.

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Gurjyot Singh Dadial

DK Metcalf Injury Report: Crucial Update Develops After Seahawks WR Suspected To Be Sidelined for Weeks With Patella Tendon Injury

DK Metcalf makes a faster recovery

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