Seattle Seahawks
James Carpenter - #77 - G
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 321 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/22/1989 |
| Birthplace | Augusta, GA |
| College | Alabama |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 1st round, 25th pick by Seahawks |
Branch's exit from Seattle makes few waves
There was nary a shrug when the disappointing Deion Branch era came to an abrupt halt in Seattle with his Oct. 11 trade back to the Patriots in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick.
Patriots reacquire Branch from Seattle
The Patriots reacquired WR Deion Branch from Seattle on Monday, according to reports by ESPN and NFL Network, both of whom cite a league source. Both reports say that the Seahawks will receive a 2011 fourth-round draft choice in return.
Reports: Patriots in talks with Seahawks about WR Branch
While nothing is close to imminent, the Patriots and Seahawks are reportedly talking about a potential trade involving Seahawks WR Deion Branch.
Seahawks hope Lynch will fill RB bill
There's strong reason to believe newly acquired Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch will benefit from a badly needed change of scenery.
Bills trade RB Lynch to Seahawks
The Bills have agreed to trade RB Marshawn Lynch to the Seahawks for a 2011 fourth-round draft choice and a conditional choice in 2012, according to Fox Sports. To make room for Lynch, Seattle released veteran RB Julius Jones.
Seahawks LB Hill suspended one game
The league announced Monday that Seahawks LB Leroy Hill will be suspended one game and fined one additional paycheck for violating the league's personal-conduct policy.
Rams' defense stuffs Seahawks 20-3
QB Sam Bradford and a tough defense led the Rams to a 20-3 win over the Seahawks on Sunday.
Seahawks pleased with fill-in OT Polumbus
Seattle was very happy with the play of Tyler Polumbus while he was filling in for starting OLT Russell Okung, and Polumbus may soon get some opportunities at right tackle.
Seahawks LB Hill placed on I.R.
The Seahawks placed LB Leroy Hill on injured reserve because of an Achilles injury, ending his tumultuous season. The team re-signed DT Craig Terrill and promoted OG Mike Gibson from the practice squad.
Washington bolsters Seahawks' biggest strength
With the addition of Leon Washington, the league's leading kickoff returner, special teams continue to be the Seahawks' biggest strength.
Seahawks cut veteran OG Pitts
The Seahawks had high hopes for OG Chester Pitts but were forced to cut him on Thursday after he struggled to stay healthy.
Reports: Seahawks sign WR Stokley
The Seahawks have reportedly signed free agent WR Brandon Stokley and cut RB Quinton Ganther to make room on the roster.
Washington's two kick-return TDs lead Seahawks to victory
Leon Washington returned two second-half kickoffs for touchdowns of 101 and 99 yards, making up for a long list of Seattle mistakes, and the Seahawks held off Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers 27-20 on Sunday.
Seahawks far from giving up on Hasselbeck
Even though he had a very forgettable performance against the Broncos in Week Two, we hear Matt Hasselbeck remains firmly entrenched as Seattle’s starting quarterback.
McLoughlin announced as Seahawks president
The Seahawks named Peter McLoughlin their new president, replacing Tod Leiweke.
PLAYER NEWS
The Seattle Seahawks placed Carpenter on the season-ending reserve/non-football illness list.|||||||
Carpenter returned from a serious knee injury last season and started seven games for the Seahawks at left guard. But he left early in Sunday's win over Chicago after experiencing what Pete Carroll called a sharp pain in his surgically repaired knee. Seattle signed offensive lineman Rishaw Johnson from the practice squad.
Carpenter injured his right knee on a run in the first quarter and the team said his return was questionable.|||||||
Carpenter was making his debut at left guard Sunday against the Rams after hurting his left knee last November.
Carpenter is just happy to be back practicing. The Seattle Seahawks' guard has been cleared to return to practice and was back at work this week as he gets re-acclimated to playing football again after a devastating knee injury in practice ended his rookie season.|||||||
Carpenter was injured during a relatively benign blocking drill during a practice in mid-November. Carpenter has made strides in his recovery midway through training camp and surprised everyone, including coach Pete Carroll, by being activated for the start of the regular season.
Carpenter is done for the season with a torn ACL.|||||||
Carpenter, the former Alabama player drafted 25th overall this year, started nine games this season - eight at right tackle and one at left guard. He was hurt last week in practice.
The Seattle Seahawks have reached a deal with first-round pick James Carpenter, who was taken 25th overall in the April draft. The team announced Carpenter's deal on Friday morning.|||||||
Carpenter is projected to be Seattle's starting right tackle after being selected out of Alabama. Seattle now has eight of nine draft picks signed, the lone remaining unsigned pick being third-round selection John Moffitt.
