RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday that he's "counting on" veteran left tackle Duane Brown playing in the team's regular-season opener.
While Carroll stopped well short of declaring anything, it was the most optimism he's expressed that Brown will be on the field Sept. 12 against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Brown hasn't been practicing amid a contract dispute with Seattle.
"I'm counting on him," Carroll said when asked if there's any more clarity as to whether Brown will play. "I'm counting on him being ready.