RENTON, Wash. -- The Seattle Seahawks could be a little thin Sunday at the receiver spots, including tight end, against the St. Louis Rams.
Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse is out because of a hamstring injury he suffered last week at Arizona. Backup receiver Chris Matthews, who also has a hamstring injury, practiced Friday, but he's listed as questionable. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll would only say Matthews has a chance to play.
Carroll said both backup tight ends -- Cooper Helfet (ribs) and Tony Moeaki (shoulder) -- are banged up. "Both of them practiced [Friday] and we're going to see how that works out all the way up to game time," Carroll said.
Moeaki was a full participant in practice and is listed a probably for Sunday. Helfet was limited in practice and is listed as questionable.
Left tackle Russell Okung is expected to play Sunday after missing last week's game with a bruised lung, but center Max Unger's status remains uncertain. Unger has missed the last five games with a severe ankle sprain. He listed as questionable.
"Max made it through [practice Friday] and we'll see how that goes," Carroll said. "We'll take his situation one day at a time. Russell had a full week [of practice] and he's been cleared to play, so he's ready to go."
Carroll also said that cornerback Tharold Simon, who practiced Friday, has a chance to play Sunday. He listed as questionable.
Defensive end Demarcus Dobbs is out with an ankle injury.
The Seahawks also made a roster move Friday, releasing defensive tackle Travian Robertson. It's an indication they are happy with the play of David King, who was signed off of Cincinnati's practice squad two weeks ago. King is listed as a defensive end but also can play inside at tackle.
The Seahawks could make a move to add a player to the 53-man roster Saturday, but they may elect to go into the game with a 52 and have only six on the inactive list.
