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Report: Russell Wilson out 6 weeks after surgery on ruptured finger tendon

It looks like the Seattle Seahawks are going to be without Russell Wilson for a while.

The Seahawks quarterback is expected to be out approximately six weeks after undergoing surgery on his finger, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The surgery was reportedly more complicated than expected, with Wilson needing screws to stabilize the finger.

The surgery was more complicated than expected, with the need for screws complicating matters. The timetable is roughly 6 weeks, though Wilson will no doubt be determined to beat it. https://t.co/Hd5ppojiIz

The surgery treated a ruptured finger tendon, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.