RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says sixth-overall draft pick Russell Okung has a high right ankle sprain, putting the key position of left tackle in flux for Seattle heading into the regular season.
Carroll said after Tuesday’s practice that he is hoping the replacement for retired All-Pro Walter Jones can play in Sept. 12’s opener against San Francisco.
But the Seahawks are pushing a Plan B of either Mansfield Wrotto or recuperating Chester Pitts protecting quarterback Matt Hasselbeck’s blind side to begin the season.
Carroll says general manager John Schneider is working every day to perhaps find a replacement from outside.
Okung sprained his ankle on the first play of Saturday night’s exhibition against Green Bay when linemate Ben Hamilton tripped him.
