RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks' search for a primary running back until Marshawn Lynch returns took an unexpected twist Wednesday.
After being traded away to Dallas at the end of training camp and seemingly falling out of favor in Seattle, Christine Michael was welcomed back by the Seahawks, who signed the former second-round pick after he was released from Washington's practice squad Tuesday.
It was an unexpected move but emphasized the situation the Seahawks find themselves in. With Lynch still sidelined after abdominal surgery last month and Thomas Rawls lost for the season to a broken ankle, Seattle was simply out of options.