Devin Moore News

RENTON With starting running back Julius Jones likely out with a bruised lung for this week's game against Minnesota, the Seattle Seahawks will turn to the running back tandem of Justin Forsett and Louis Rankin to carry the load Sunday.

If the Seattle Seahawks ultimately decide to part ways with GM Tim Ruskell at season's end, they might have one less candidate available.

The Seattle Seahawks have signed former University of Washington running back Louis Rankin to their practice squad, according to the teama TMs website.

Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who missed last Sunday's game against the Bears with a fractured rib, is not expected to play against the Colts on Sunday.

Seahawks coach Jim Mora just finished his Wednesday press conference, and said that as of today, he and his coaching staff are preparing for the week as if Matt Hasselbeck and Walter Jones won't play.

According to a report by Clare Farnsworth of Seahawks.com, the Seattle Seahawks have released running back Devin Moore and linebacker Thomas Williams from the practice squad, and added former University of Washington product running back Louis Rankin to the practice squad roster, leaving one spot available.

The tough decisions teams face in reducing their rosters to 53 players sometimes aren't so tough.

The Seattle Seahawks waived offensive lineman Kyle Williams and signed offensive tackle Brandon Frye on Sunday.

RENTON, Wash. a ' Lawyer Milloy's morning began abruptly and awfully early Monday.

Biggest surprise: Starting free safety Brian Russell , signed in 2007 after the Seahawks grew tired of assignment errors in the secondary, seemed to fend off a challenge from versatile backup Jordan Babineaux .

The Seahawks have brought back Logan Payne and added former Washington Huskies defensive back Roy Lewis as part of their practice squad.

Running back Devin Moore will be on Seattle's practice squad, according to Scout.com. Here's a link to the report from Brian McIntyre .

What had been feared became official Saturday: the Seahawks will start the season without Pro-Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant.

Running back Devin Moore #30 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against Sam Williams #54 of the Oakland Raiders on September 3, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington.

The Seattle Seahawks are mum on talk they are on "Edge." For now, anyway. Several media outlets are now reporting hat the Immokalee High School graduate was signing with the Seahawks for one year and $1.2 million.

Greg Knapp has always been able to run the football. In his eight seasons as an offensive coordinator, Knapp's teams have finished in the top 10 in the league in rushing every year and led the league three times.

According to Profootballtalk.com , the Seattle Seahawks have signed free agent running back Edgerrin James to a one-year contract.

Running back Julius Jones was not listed among the scratches, but he's not in uniform and won't be playing.

Moore gives more: The biggest hit of the Monday's practice came courtesy of one of Seattle's smallest players.

Seattle Seahawks coach Jim Mora said the showing of defensive end Nick Reed didn't surprise him Saturday during the teams' 20-14 victory at San Diego, but only because he's grown used to seeing the rookie from Oregon get things done.