It looks increasingly likely that Seattle running back Marshawn Lynch will play for the first time since mid-November when the Seahawks travel to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers in an NFC divisional round playoff matchup on Sunday.
Lynch himself was optimistic about his chances of playing, texting "I'm ready" to ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne on Thursday when asked about his status for the game.
The 29-year-old running back was a full participant in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday in his second week of practice since undergoing abdominal surgery in Philadelphia on Nov.