Much as we all might like to pretend that the pandemic is over, the numbers say otherwise. While the Seattle Seahawks have been diligent and relatively fortunate in this department, no NFL team has escaped being affected by COVID-19 over the last couple of years.
Today, the team announced that head coach Pete Carroll has tested positive and is currently working from home. He will remain in contact with assistant coaches and participate virtually in team meetings. The team’s statement says that Carroll is fully vaccinated and experiencing mild symptoms.
Statement from a @Seahawks spokesperson: pic.twitter.com/r0BqwWVtom
— Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) August 1, 2022
It will be interesting to see who takes the lead at practice in Carroll’s absense. Associate head coach Sean Desai and defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt are next up in the line of succession, so to speak. The team is set to begin its fourth training camp practice of 2022 in a little over half an hour. We should learn more afterwards.
