ST LOUIS -- Seattle Seahawks backup tight end Luke Willson is inactive Sunday because of a groin injury, which leaves the Seahawks without their first two tight ends for the game against the Rams.
Starting tight end Zach Miller is out after undergoing ankle surgery three weeks ago. The Seahawks are down to third-string tight end Cooper Helfet and rookie RaShaun Allen, who was brought up from the practice squad Saturday and will be making his NFL debut.
It’s possible the Seahawks could use offensive tackles Garry Gilliam or Alvin Bailey as a third tackle on the line. Gilliam played tight end for three seasons at Penn State and lined up a tight end for one play in the Washington game. Bailey came in as a third tackle on several plays in the last few games last season.
Four starters are out Sunday for the Seahawks – Miller, cornerback Byron Maxwell (calf) center Max Unger (foot) and middle linebacker Bobby Wagner (turf toe). Backup defensive tackle Jordan Hill also is out with a sprained ankle. The other inactive of backup offensive tackle Andrew McDonald.
