Seahawks RB Duo Chris Carson, C.J. Prosise Expected to Miss Remainder of 2019 Season

Already without Rashaad Penny, the Seahawks were left with only one healthy running back available for the second half of Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals and will be scrambling looking for backfield depth.

In a matter of minutes in the second quarter, starter Chris Carson and reserve C.J. Prosise departed the sidelines for Seattle’s locker room. Carson exited with a hip injury, while Prosise was ruled out with an arm injury.

While coach Pete Carroll indicated Carson was still undergoing tests after the game, he told reporters he'd be out this week and it seems likely he won't return for the playoffs. As for Prosise, he suffered a broken arm and will be heading to injured reserve.

Coming out of the gate, Carson started off fast, rushing three times for 24 yards on Seattle’s opening scoring possession. Before being evaluated in the blue medical tent, he’d rushed eight times for 40 yards to pace the rushing attack. He also caught one pass for 20 yards.

The oft-injured Prosise ran the ball four times for 14 yards in the first half, but he was stuffed on a third-and-two conversion in the second quarter. After an eight-yard gain late in the half, he was spotted on the sideline with trainers having his wrist area looked at.

With Carson and Prosise likely done for 2019, the Seahawks will be searching the free-agent scrap heap looking for help to complement rookie Travis Homer. Per Bob Condotta, the Seahawks could have interest in veteran C.J. Anderson and he didn't rule out Marshawn Lynch.

Regardless, expect general manager John Schneider to bring in several backs for workouts and rookie Xavier Turner to earn a promotion from the practice squad this week.