Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll spoke to reporters about Marshawn Lynch's return Tuesday, saying he expects the running back to be in the lineup for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
"I'm counting on [him playing], but let me get to [his first] practice first, OK?" Carroll said.
Carroll said Lynch has been working himself into shape in hopes of getting an opportunity for the stretch run of the season. The Seahawks signed him to a contract Monday, along with Robert Turbin, after Chris Carson suffered a season-ending injury.