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December 1, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck took some snaps after giving his sore left hand a rest earlier in the week, the Tacoma News-Tribune reports. In earlier practices this week, Hasselbeck has been doing everything but taking the snap under center, looking to rest the bruise on his non-throwing hand.
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December 1, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck did not take direct snaps in practice Thursday, as anticipated, to protect his left hand that was bruised in Monday night's game against the Packers, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. Hasselbeck showed no signs that his glove-protected left hand is hindering his ability to run the offense, and he threw the ball extremely well.
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November 30, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck doesn't appear to have a broken finger as originally reported, according to the Seattle Times. "It's a bruise," coach Mike Holmgren said of Hasselbeck's hand injury. Holmgren added: "I don't think that will be an issue. Not by the time we play the football game."
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November 29, 2006
KING-5 TV in Seattle reported last night that an MRI revealed that Matt Hasselbeck has a broken finger on his left (non-throwing) hand, according to the Seattle Times. He sustained the injury during Monday night's game, though he completed the contest. The Seahawks couldn't confirm the injury or the MRI, but coach Mike Holmgren likely will discuss the quarterback's status today. Although it could affect his handling of snaps, it looks like Hasselbeck shouldn't miss any action.
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November 28, 2006
Foxsports.com reports that Matt Hasselbeck injured his non-throwing hand on Monday night when he slammed it against a helmet. Hasselbeck was scheduled to go for an MRI today.
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November 27, 2006
It was a tale of two halves for Matt Hasselbeck Monday against Green Bay. He completed just 10-of-22 passes in the first half and was intercepted three times (he also lost a fumble), but he rallied to throw three touchdown passes (on just seven completions) after the break, in addition to a two-point conversion. Hasselbeck's final line for the night: 17-for-36 passing, 157 yards, three touchdowns, three interceptions. The Seahawks travel to Denver next Sunday night.
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November 24, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck has officially been named to start Monday's game with Green Bay, the Tacoma News-Tribune reports. The Seahawks have been happy with Hasselbeck's work in practice all week, as he makes his way back from a knee injury. Hasselbeck and the Seahawks will be dealing with a makeshift offensive line, however, as Robbie Tobeck and Sean Locklear are not going to play.
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November 24, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck worked with the first-team offense and looked sharp at Thursday's practice, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. Hasselbeck was wearing a brace on his knee, for what it's worth. There seems to be little doubt that he'll be in the saddle Monday against Green Bay.
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November 22, 2006
Coach Mike Holmgren said Wednesday that it is not a given that Matt Hasselbeck will start on Sunday, according to the AP. Holmgren said that Hasselbeck must show that he can avoid pass rushers and escape further injury. Hasselbeck has missed the last four games while recovering from a sprained knee.
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November 20, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck will play next Monday against Green Bay, Mike Holmgren announced at his press conference today. Hasselbeck is coming back from a sprained knee and hasn't played since has hurt in Week 7.
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November 20, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck was held out of yesterday's game as a precaution due to his sprained knee, according to the Seattle Times. "He could have played the game, but he could not get out of trouble, necessarily, and we have a lot of games left to play," coach Mike Holmgren said, "and I want him healthy down the stretch."
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November 19, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck is inactive today for the Seahawks. Seneca Wallace will once again start.
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November 19, 2006
ESPN's Chris Mortenson reports that Matt Hasselbeck most likely will not start today, and the main question is whether Hasselbeck will be active as the backup to Seneca Wallace or inactive.
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November 17, 2006
Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren said that Matt Hasselbeck will be a game-time decision on Sunday. Hasselbeck is recovering from a sprained right knee. Holmgren said he felt Hasselbeck is "capable of playing" on Sunday, "but we're going to have to see how it all sorts itself out. I will do that on Sunday."
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November 17, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck quarterbacked the scout team again Thursday and made it through the session without the noticeable limp he displayed Wednesday, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports. There's a solid chance Hasselbeck could be the No. 2 quarterback this week against San Francisco, though Mike Holmgren has yet to make anything official.
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November 16, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck worked with the scout team yesterday, while Seneca Wallace practiced with the starters, according to the Seattle Times. "The problem is: If Seneca's going to play, then he needs to practice," coach Mike Holmgren said. "So I have to balance that as best I can." Holmgren will decide whether Hasselbeck is ready to play this weekend, but that will all depend on how Hasselbeck's knee holds up in practice.
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November 14, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck likely won't practice fully this week until Friday, though it's possible he could play Sunday in San Francisco, according to the Seattle Times. Hasselbeck has been out since Week 7 with a knee injury.
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November 13, 2006
The Seattle Times reports that coach Mike Holmgren believes Matt Hasselbeck will be able to practice this week, with the thinking that he will be able to play against the Niners on Sunday. However, Hasselbeck didn't seem too confident about doing all he'd need to in practice on his sprained knee, so only time will tell if he can suit up for Week 11.
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November 10, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck participated in 7-on-7 drills Friday, according to the Tacoma News-Herald. The Seahawks are still hoping to get their starting quarterback in the mix for Week 11; Hasselbeck is coming back from a right MCL sprain.
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November 8, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck is on track to play at San Francisco in Week 11, according to the Seattle Times. He's coming back from a sprained right knee. Hasselbeck might be cleared to do some running on the side at practice this week.
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October 26, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck will go through intensive rehabilitation on his sprained right knee this week, according to the Seattle Times. He is currently on target for a return in Week 11.
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October 23, 2006
Coach Mike Holmgren said at his Monday press conference that he expects Matt Hasselbeck will be sidelined for the next three games with a Grade 2 right MCL sprain in his right knee. Hasselbeck suffered the injury during the third quarter on Sunday. Seneca Wallace will take over as Seattle's starting QB for the time being.
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October 23, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck will get an MRI Monday to determine the extent of the knee injury that he suffered in Sunday's loss to Minnesota, according to the AP. "He's getting pictures (of the knee) taken tomorrow (Monday)," coach Mike Holmgren said. "But when you lose your quarterback, that's a fairly substantial thing. We have lost people at other positions, and it's not quite as dramatic."
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October 22, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck was injured in the third quarter Sunday with what FOX is reporting as a knee sprain. Hasselbeck, who threw for 127 yards and a TD before exiting, is not expected to return.
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September 24, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck completed 24-of-33 passes for 227 yards and five touchdowns Sunday. Hasselbeck, who had just one TD pass this season coming into today, also threw three interceptions.
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September 22, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck says his ribs are feeling "much, much better," the Seattle Times reports. He bruised his ribs in the opener at Detroit. Hasselbeck is not listed on the injury report.
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June 5, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck is expected to take part in the first practice of an eight-day passing camp with the Seahawks today, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He was on crutches 10 days ago to keep weight off of a bruised tendon in his foot, but the injury appears to have been minor.
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May 26, 2006
Matt Hasselbeck was using crutches at a promotional event in Seattle, according to the AP. The Seahawks says that as of Thursday they had no knowledge of Hasselbeck's injury, although the quarterback maintains it is a bruised foot tendon, which is a minor injury.
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January 1, 2006
The Seattle Times speculates that Matt Hasselbeck likely will be the first starter to exit today's game, probably playing a quarter. The game has no meaning to the Seahawks' postseason positioning, so most of the starters will see limited action.
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