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Seahawks expect K.J. Wright, Ed Dickson to make season debuts Sunday, but two defenders ill

Starters K.J. Wright and Ed Dickson are on track to make their season debuts.

But more members of the Seahawks’ defense are sick. And their rookie running back has another finger issue.

Coach Pete Carroll said before Wednesday’s practice that he expects Wright, his Pro Bowl weakside linebacker, and Dickson, his starting tight end Seattle signed this spring, to play Sunday at Detroit.

Both practiced Monday, then again Wednesday in what the team termed a limited fashion.

“I’m anticipating that he’s going to play,” Carroll said of Wright, “and Ed as well.