TRAVIS HOMER NEWS

Upgraded to limited in practice Homer (knee) logged a limited practice session Thursday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Coach Pete Carroll had alluded to this as a possibility during his media session Wednesday, stating that he believed Homer would prove capable of suiting up for the Seahawks' Week 9 road trip to Buffalo. The running back's improvement to limited availability provides the first step towards making his coach's prediction come true, though his usage may be extremely limited if Chris Carson (foot) makes his return from a one-game absence. Homer fought through injury to suit up Week 8 against the 49ers, though he only notched one carry on seven offensive snaps as DeeJay Dallas shouldered most of the RB workload.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as non-participant Wednesday Homer (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Homer will be ready for Sunday's game versus the Bills, and his absence from Wednesday's practice doesn't contradict that statement. Homer didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday last week while recovering from a knee contusion, and he was active, albeit in a limited role, against the 49ers. His health seems to be trending in the right direction this week, too, so Homer should be able to handle more reps Sunday. If Chris Carson (foot) is ready to go, however, Homer's role will be limited to clear passing situations.

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

On track to face Bills Coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that Homer (knee) "will be able to go this week," Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Impact Homer managed to play through his bruised knee versus the 49ers on Sunday, but he only handled seven offensive snaps while taking a back seat to rookie fourth-round pick DeeJay Dallas. If the second-year pro is able to return to full health Week 9, he could have the chance to handle increased touches, with Carlos Hyde (hamstring) having been ruled out and Chris Carson (foot) still looking murky.

NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Even with injury absences, Seahawks find way to keep rolling

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

One carry in win Homer (knee) rushed once for four yards in Sunday's 37-27 win over the 49ers.

Impact Homer was contained to one limited practice last week as he dealt with a bruised knee, but he suited up Sunday as an emergency backup of sorts. He played just seven offensive snaps, as rookie DeeJay Dallas handled the bulk of the workload. According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, coach Pete Carroll is optimistic that Homer should be able to play more Week 9 against the Bills. The second-year running back's role is to be determined, however, as Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) could both return this week.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Set for bigger role Homer (knee) is listed as active Sunday versus the 49ers.

Impact Among the Seahawks' top three running backs, Homer was the only one to get on the practice field this week, acting as a limited participant at Friday's session. The activity was enough for the team to clear him to play Sunday, and with Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) unavailable, Homer and DeeJay Dallas will be the options out of Seattle's backfield Week 8. On the season, Homer has just 21 touches for 75 yards from scrimmage and one touchdown.

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussion

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers

NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seahawks have injury concerns on both sides for 49ers game

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OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Considered a game-time call Homer (knee) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup with San Francisco, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Pete Carroll said Homer would be able to play, but it doesn't look like a sure thing after the running back was held out of practice Wednesday and Thursday. This wouldn't normally be a huge concern for the Seattle offense, but Chris Carson (foot) is listed as questionable and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) as doubtful. Homer could have an expanded role if he's the only one of the three to play, though even in that scenario it might be DeeJay Dallas serving as the lead ball carrier. In any case, we should have a better read on this backfield situation after the Seahawks release their active list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Sunday Coach Pete Carroll expects Homer (knee) to play Sunday against the 49ers, Brandon Gustafson of 710 ESPN Seattle reports.

Impact Meanwhile, Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) are trending toward game-time decisions. It isn't clear Homer will get many touches even if Carson and Hyde don't play, but the second-year pro should at least be on hand for his usual role on passing downs. DeeJay Dallas is the only Seattle running back who has been participating in practice this week, though it sounds like Homer could be back on the field Friday afternoon.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Thursday Homer (knee) was held out of practice Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Homer came out of Sunday's defeat at Arizona with a knee contusion, but the second-year back was "moving better" by Wednesday, as coach Pete Carroll noted to Dugar. Still, the injury has kept Homer off the field so far this week, and position mates Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) also didn't practice Wednesday and Thursday. Clearly, the Seahawks backfield is in flux, with just one healthy RB (rookie fourth-round pick DeeJay Dallas) on the active roster.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lockett takes moment to appreciate record day for Seahawks

Even though it came in a loss, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett allowed himself a little bit of appreciation for what he accomplished last week

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seahawks host 49ers in another key NFC West showdown

While running out to the best start in franchise history and becoming the last unbeaten team in the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks knew the reality of where they stood wouldn’t come unt...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seahawks extremely thin at running back as 49ers approach

The Seattle Seahawks started this week with only one healthy running back and little certainty that any of their three injured options will be able to play Sunday against San Franc...

OCTOBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting out practice Wednesday Homer (knee) won't participate in Wednesday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Pete Carroll said that Homer, who is dealing with a knee contusion, is "moving better" than he was Tuesday, indicating that the second-year running back could be doing some work on a side field to start the practice week. Still, Homer needs to get on the practice field in some capacity by Friday to have a chance to play Sunday against the 49ers. If he's able to suit up, his role in the backfield is dependant on whether Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) are able to shake their respective injuries. However, if Homer is able to suit up, he'll handle the typical third-down role that he earned by virtue of his superb pass-blocking skills, regardless of if Carson and/or Hyde play.

OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Hasty, Shepard

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add for Week 8 include running back JaMycal Hasty of San Francisco and New York Giants receiver Sterling Shepard

OCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First loss shows Seahawks can't overcome all their flaws

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OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with knee contusion Homer picked up a knee contusion in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, per coach Pete Carroll, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Homer took on an increased role after Chris Carson exited with a foot injury, serving as the passing-down alternative to Carlos Hyde. DeeJay Dallas took over that change-of-pace role late in the game, and it turns out the reason for that substitution was an injury to Homer's knee. Homer rushed three times for 10 yards prior to getting hurt, and he'll hope to heal up in time to face San Francisco in Week 8.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Seahawks lead Cardinals 27-17 at halftime

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OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three carries in SNF win Homer registered 14 rushing yards on three carries during Sunday night's 27-26 win against the Vikings.

Impact The 22-year-old sits just one carry behind Carlos Hyde (shoulder) for second on the team in RB rush attempts this season, handling seven carries the past two weeks with Hyde recuperating from injury. Chris Carson continues to lead Seattle's backfield with his 61 attempts, but in an offense conducted by MVP front-runner Russell Wilson, scoring opportunities present themselves more often than they typically might for other teams' peripheral contributors. Homer logged his first score of 2020 during Week 4 on a three-yard TD reception when the Seahawks put up 31 points against the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday Round-Up: Travis Homer Describes How He Scored First Career Touchdown The former sixth-round pick is becoming a key contributor on the Seahawks’ offense in his second season.

OCTOBER 7, 2020 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Scores first receiving TD Homer rushed four times for five yards and caught his lone target for a three-yard touchdown in Sunday's 31-23 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Homer was in line for a heightened workload if Chris Carson (knee) sat out, but not only did Carson play, he showed no remnants of an injury. As a result, Homer played just 17 of 63 offensive snaps (27 percent), and rookie DeeJay Dallas nearly tied him in touches with two carries and two receptions for 23 total yards. Homer did come through with a score, but Dallas was arguably more effective during Sunday's contest. It's a small sample for the two backs, however, and both will likely be pushed to reserve roles if Carlos Hyde (shoulder) plays Week 5 against the Vikings.

OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Travis Homer caps Seahawks' two-minute drill with TD grab before half Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer caps the Seahawks' two-minute drill with a touchdown grab before half.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • NFL.COM

Could handle more reps Homer could be in line for more volume following news that Carson suffered a first-degree knee sprain in Sunday's 38-31 win over the Cowboys, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Carson went down with a fractured hip Week 16 last year, making Homer the de facto No. 1 RB until the team signed Marshawn Lynch for a postseason push. Homer was quite effective in place of Carson, especially as a pass catcher, reeling in 14 of 17 passes for 88 yards over four games, including the postseason. He was a bit inconsistent on the ground, but he's been more dependable this year, recording 39 yards on eight carries (4.9 YPC). Considering Homer and Carlos Hyde both recorded 16 offensive snaps Week 3, Carroll could determine the lead back Week 4 versus the Dolphins with a "hot hand" approach, a position he's been fond of in the past. Homer has a competitive advantage with his pass-catching ability -- Hyde caught just 10 passes over 16 games in 2019 -- and his speed (4.48-second 40), but he's about 27 pounds lighter than Hyde. That could make Hyde a better goal-line back if this shapes up as a timeshare, but Homer may get a majority of the work on passing downs.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE