Travis Fisher News

The struggling Seahawks cut ties with James on Tuesday, releasing the backup running back who never provided the pop Seattle hoped to get when it signed the 31-year-old in late August.

For all the indignities the Seahawks have endured already this season, at least they didn't become the first team in more than two years to lose a home game to Detroit.

Maybe it's just a different way of saying it, but rather than a "must-win" situation facing the Seattle Seahawks Sunday afternoon at Qwest Field, this one feels more like a "can't-lose" game.

Losses are piling up as much as the injuries in Seattle. Fans spoiled by five consecutive trips to the playoffs earlier in the decade - was it really in this decade? - want answers.

Running back Edgerrin James was released outright by the Seahawks Tuesday. Head coach Jim Mora Jr.

The skidding Seahawks aren't worried about T.J. Houshmandzadeh's stomping and gesturing after he doesn't get the ball.

Former Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant was active Sunday for the Seattle Seahawks against Dallas, two days after being activated from the physically unable to perform list.

Walter Jones has not played since Seattle's Thanksgiving loss in Dallas last November.

The Seahawks practiced this morning, and there were still no signs of when offensive tackles Walter Jones or Sean Locklear will return to the field.

It looks like cornerback Ken Lucas, who attended his father's funeral service on Friday, will play today.

RENTON They total nine career starts between them, and Kyle Williams and Steve Vallos likely will be facing one of the best defensive linemen in the game in Arizona's Darnell Dockett when the Seattle Seahawks face the Cardinals at Qwest Field on Sunday.

The Seahawks handed out commemorative game balls to three players Friday, which is customary after every win.

Jim Mora held his usual Monday press conference just a little while ago, and for the first time, the talk wasn't dominated by injuries.

And now, in all likelihood, he'll be starting at left tackle for the Seahawks on Sunday against division rival Arizona.

We know for sure that the Seahawks will start their third different left tackle this week, and it sounds like that job will probably fall to Kyle Williams, not Damion McIntosh, who was signed yesterday.

Seahawks-NFL YAHOO! Seahawks / NFL Head coach Jim Mora was happy with Seattle's 41-0 win over Jacksonville, but he's not satisfied.

In an anticipated move to add depth at offensive tackle, the Seattle Seahawks announced the signing of offensive tackle to the active roster this afternoon, and released defensive lineman Michael Bennett in order to make room for Williams.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning throws a pass during the second quarter of an NFL football game against Seattle Seahawks in Indianapolis, Sunday, Oct.

Maybe if the Seattle Seahawks had a healthy Matt Hasselbeck and Walter Jones. Maybe if their defensive secondary wasn't down to Travis Fisher as the third corner facing Peyton Manning's multiple receiver formations.

In flight to Indianapolis, but I actually have internet access on Delta, which is pretty cool.