Jadeveon Clowney returned in Week 17 from a core injury that had sidelined him, battling pain and constant double teams in the Seahawks’ close loss to the 49ers. As gut-wrenching as the tight defeat was, at least Seattle could take solace in the knowledge their best defensive lineman would appear moving forward. But then, the week came and went, and Clowney didn’t practice. Presumably pain management, but still cause for concern.
Come Sunday and the Seahawks’ wild card showdown against the Eagles, Clowney was off the injury report completely and on the field.