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Posted: 12/27/2012 10:42pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.

Huddle Up: Good sign for Rice, who missed practice Wednesday. He should be good to go if gets in another full workout Friday.

Posted: 12/27/2012 12:03am et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) was unable to practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.

Huddle Up: Rice was cleared to play in a Week 16 game-day decision but wasn't able to do much, catching only 1 pass for 14 yards in Seattle's blowout win. Look for it to come down to another weekend status decision this week as well.

Posted: 12/22/2012 10:18pm et

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll indicated the team wants to see how WR Sidney Rice (foot) runs before deciding his availability for Week 16. 'He feels pretty good right now. But we've got to get to game day and run him and see how he can tolerate it. He thinks he's playing. He feels like he's going to,' Carroll said.

Huddle Up: With the Seahawks playing the final game of Week 16, a game-time decision is problematic for many fantasy owners waiting to see if the Seahawks' leading receiver will miss his first game of the season.

Posted: 12/21/2012 9:45pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 21, and is listed as questionable for Week 16. He's expected to be a game-time decision.

Huddle Up: With Seattle not playing until Sunday night in the final game of Week 16, Rice's fantasy owners are best advised to go with another safer option unless your WR cupboard is absolutely bare.

Posted: 12/18/2012 6:17pm et

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said WR Sidney Rice (foot) was OK after the team's Week 15 game. Rice had missed most of the last week of practice dealing with the foot issue. Rice will likely be monitored again this week in practice.

Huddle Up: In a game dominated by Russell Wilson's legs (3 rushing TDs), Rice still managed to led the team with 4 receptions for 79 yards. Overall, he's also pacing the squad with 49 catches, 734 yards and 7 TDs.

Posted: 12/14/2012 9:11pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.

Huddle Up: After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Rice not only got on the field Friday but was a full-participant, signifying that he'll be a safe fantasy start for those who need him Sunday.

Posted: 12/12/2012 11:02pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (foot) suffered a bruised foot in the Week 14 game blowout win against the Arizona Cardinals, head coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, Dec. 12. X-rays and an MRI did not reveal any serious damage, but Rice is currently in a walking boot and did not practice Wednesday.

Huddle Up: Keep a close eye on this if Rice is one of your potential starters and see if the 'Hawks' leading receiver can get on the practice field later in the week.

Posted: 12/11/2012 10:37am et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice did not suffer a concussion or any kind of injury when he was the recipient of a big hit that led to an unnecessary roughness penalty on Arizona Cardinals S Rashad Johnson late in the game. Rice was done for the day after the big hit with the team already up 51-0. Rice had two catches for 35 yards in the game.

Huddle Up: Rice did get absolutely lit up and was fortunate to avoid serious injury on the play. No concussion means no worries about protocol or practice this week as he and the Seahawks gear up for Week 15.

Posted: 12/7/2012 7:07pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (head), DE Red Bryant (foot), SS Kam Chancellor (groin) and C Max Unger (hip) are probable for Week 14. Unger practiced in full Friday, Dec. 7, while the others were limited.

Huddle Up: Rice has practiced all week, so go ahead and roll with Seattle's leading receiver if you need him.

Posted: 12/6/2012 10:02pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (head) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.

Huddle Up: So far, so good this week for Seattle's leading receiver as he deals with a head injury suffered on his game-winning TD catch in OT in Week 13. See if the good news continues for Rice on Friday.

Posted: 12/5/2012 11:32pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (head) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5, and head coach Pete Carroll said Rice is in 'good shape' for Week 14.

Huddle Up: Rice still has to clear the concussion-exam hurdles this week, and if he does, he's a viable fantasy starter, especially in deeper leagues.

Posted: 12/5/2012 5:26pm et

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carrol said WR Sidney Rice (head) is fine. Rice is considered probable at this point, but count on him playing in Week 14.

Huddle Up: This is a bit of a surprise considering he was knocked out cold against the Bears. It seems like all systems are go for Rice, who usually sits out for a few weeks when he gets injured. This downgrades Doug Baldwin a bit, but helps Russell Wilson.

Posted: 12/4/2012 6:33pm et

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said the team will put WR Sidney Rice (head) through the concussion program. Carroll would not call Rice's injury a concussion, but said the team wanted to make sure they knew what they were doing with Rice. 'He's going to go through the process,' Carroll said. 'We want to be very careful and make sure we know what we're doing. He'll go through the whole sequence of the tests and stuff, and probably we will determine on Wednesday where he is for Thursday's practice.'

Huddle Up: Rice took a brutal shot just as he cleared the goalline while scoring the game-winning TD reception in OT Sunday. Rice leads the team in catches (43) and yards (623) and has 5 TD receptions in his past 5 games, but if he doesn't get clearance to play in Week 14, look for Golden Tate and Doug Baldwin to pick up the slack.

Posted: 11/30/2012 7:22pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (calf) was limited during practice Friday, Nov. 30, and is listed as questionable for Week 13.

Huddle Up: Rice's injury just cropped up Friday when, according to The Seattle Times, he felt his calf muscle tighten up late in practice. With the injury so new, it's hard to get a read on Rice's status, and his fantasy owners will have to keep an eye out for any updates Saturday or Sunday morning.

Posted: 10/23/2012 11:58pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice has been targeted a team-leading 38 times heading into Week 8, and he also leads the team with 22 receptions. WR Golden Tate has been targeted 27 times, and he has 13 grabs. WR Doug Baldwin has 11 catches after being targeted 19 times. TE Zach Miller is the most targeted non-WR with 18 targets and 14 grabs.

Huddle Up: The problem is the Seahawks aren't a passing team with rookie Russell Wilson at the helm, leaving Rice (43 fantasy points) ranked 45th and Tate (37) tied for 56th among fantasy wideouts.

Posted: 9/22/2012 9:43pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (rest) was given the day off from practice Saturday, Sept. 22, but head coach Pete Carroll said Rice will play in the Week 3 game against the Green Bay Packers Monday, Sept. 24.

Huddle Up: Rice is the only Seahawk with double-digit targets so far, and he's reeled in half of them for 69 yards and a TD. Not exactly big-time fantasy numbers, but he has been Russell Wilson's most productive receiver through 2 games.

Posted: 9/14/2012 10:19pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 2.

Huddle Up: A knee issue has cropped up this week for Rice, who was on the receiving end of the Seahawks' lone passing TD last Sunday in Arizona. Don't expect too much from Rice, though this week, with rookie QB Russell Wilson facing a stout Dallas defense.

Posted: 9/13/2012 10:10pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 13

Huddle Up: That 2 missed workouts in 2 days for Rice, who caught 4 passes for 36 yards and a TD in the Seahawks' season opener Sunday in Arizona. His participation -- or lack of it -- in Friday's practice will go a long ways in determining whether Rice plays in Sunday's home opener against the Cowboys.

Posted: 8/28/2012 11:05am et

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Monday, Aug. 27, that WR Sidney Rice is ready for the regular season, and he is in great shape and the strongest he has been. "He's ready to go and that's a big deal to us," Carroll said.

Huddle Up: Rice is coming off of surgery on both shoulders, but if healthy he could prove to be Russell Wilson's most productive target. Of course, "if healthy" has been Rice's mantra over the past few seasons.

Posted: 8/23/2012 12:04pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice was knocked on his rear during a passing drill in practice Tuesday, Aug. 21, by FS Earl Little. "It was great," head coach Pete Carroll said. "He needed to feel that and know that could happen." Rice got up right away following the hit from Little, who eased up before colliding with him. Rice is coming back from surgery on both of his shoulders; he has been practicing at full speed.

Huddle Up: Rice is in the mix with Doug Baldwin, Terrell Owens and a host of others for spots in the Seattle receiver rotation. He has the most fantasy upside of the bunch, but the Seahawks are a run-first team that will be fielding a first-time starter at quarterback so his upside is limited even before you factor in his injury history.

Posted: 8/22/2012 4:54pm et

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said WR Sidney Rice (shoulder) will play in the third preseason game Friday, Aug. 24.

Huddle Up: Proceed with caution with Rice, but he has been one the league's more explosive receivers when he has been healthy. That is the problem, however—do you trust Rice to stay healthy? He is worth a late-round pick on upside alone, but that is about it.

Posted: 8/9/2012 9:51am et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice vows to be ready for the regular season opener. 'I'm playing in the Cardinal game,' Rice said Wednesday, Aug. 8. "My plan is to be out there September 9 versus the Cardinals in Arizona." Rice has been practicing with a red non-contact jersey.

Huddle Up: Rice had surgery on both shoulders in the offseason and may still be dealing with the effects of a concussion suffered last season as well. However, he's also feeling the heat of the addition of Terrell Owens, who has been playing the same position as Rice during practice. Nothing like a little nudge to get a player to shed the bubble wrap and start playing with the big boys.

Posted: 7/10/2012 1:27am et

Seattle Seahawks WRs Doug Baldwin, Sidney Rice and Golden Tate are the only receivers of the 13 currently on the team that are considered locks for the 53-man roster.

Huddle Up: Deon Butler, Mike X. Williams, Ben Obomanu, Ricardo Lockette, and Kris Durham are next in line for the remaining three sports. The fact that we are discussing the No.'s 4, 5, & 6 Seahawks WRs means we're running low on fantasy news. When does camp start?

Posted: 6/14/2012 9:01pm et

Seattle Seahawks WR Sidney Rice (shoulder) said that he's on pace to be ready for the opening of the regular season after undergoing two offseason shoulder surgeries. 'A lot of slipping out and popping out of place,' Rice said. 'Right now, they're supposed to be brand new shoulders, and we'll take it from here. Right now I've got to regain my strength in my shoulders and get ready for the season.' Rice has gained 11 pounds of muscle, upping his weight to 209 pounds. Rice said he'd like to arrive at training camp at 215 pounds in order to better handle the pounding of a 16-game season.

Huddle Up: Rice's hip surgery in 2010 and these latest shoulder surgeries have got to be a legitimate concern for the Seahawks. They were not minor procedures. Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times reported that Rice had 11 anchors surgically installed in each shoulder to stabilize the joints. Note that Seattle gave WR Antonio Bryant a tryout this week, which sort of confirms the team's concerns.