Coleman being doubtful means rookie Coby Bryant will likely handle nickel corner duties for the third straight game, and the Seahawks like what he has shown since taking over that spot. Carroll said Coleman is running and is close to returning, but his doubtful designation means he’s unlikely to play.

“Coby is really growing with the spot, he’s learning,” Carroll said. “There is so much to learn at this spot, it’s such an intricate position because you do so much. You are in zones, you are in man, you are in pressures, you are in run fits, and there are big time adjustments. He’s really doing well, and you can see that he played with confidence last week, he really got after it, pressured beautifully, and made a couple of really nice tackles. The time that he has had has given him an opportunity to kind of get comfortable and going with this thing. He still has a long way to go, and with JC not being able to get back, if that’s the case, then we are feeling OK with Coby playing.”

Looking ahead, the Seahawks will potentially be able to get some players back next week, as players on injured reserve and the physically unable to perform list are eligible to return after four games. Carroll was asked about defensive lineman L.J. Collier, who is on IR with an elbow injury, and said, “It’s going to be interesting to see. We really need him to come back. We need his activity and his background in our stuff and all of that. We missed him being in the mix of everything. So, it will be great to get him back. Next week is his week. He will be ready.”