Seattle Seahawks
Byron Maxwell - #41 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 207 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/23/1988 |
| Birthplace | North Charleston, SC |
| College | Clemson |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 6th round, 8th pick by Seahawks |
Seahawks' special teams need lift
Seattle's special teams might have problems being as special as they were last season if ankle injuries to key contributors Michael Robinson and Byron Maxwell linger.
PLAYER NEWS
Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch, who had been listed as probable with a foot injury, is starting, but Maxwell (hamstring) is not playing in Sunday's divisional playoff game against Atlanta.|||||||
Rookie defensive end Bruce Irvin is making his first career start for Seattle. Irvin is replacing sacks leader Chris Clemons, who was injured his left knee in last Sunday's playoff win over Washington. Defensive end Patrick Chukwurah, signed by the Seahawks on Wednesday, is active.
Maxwell will be doubtful with a nagging hamstring injury.|||||||
The reserve defensive back has mostly contributed on special teams.