Seahawks running back Kenny McIntosh (25) screams after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter of an NFL preseason game at Lumen Field in Seattle Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. Amber Ritson/The News Tribune aritson@thenewstribune ...

Chicago and Bears quarterback Caleb Williams “is appealing” to Carroll, per Schefter. Carroll is reportedly eyeing a return to the NFL after parting ways with the Seahawks in January. He started discussing a return in recent weeks and has not spoken with any teams yet but is open to doing so.

With Walker out, Zach Charbonnet is expected to make another start, and the Seahawks have full confidence in the second-year back, who has rushed for 453 yards and eight touchdowns, including a career-best 134 yards while starting in place of Walker in Seattle's Week 14 win in Arizona.

Legendary coach Pete Carroll most recently coached the Seahawks from 2010 to 2023, but he wants back in the NFL.

Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith is not interested on assessing his play this season just yet, choosing instead to focus on Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears and Seattle's narrow shot at a playoff berth.

Prior to his time in Seattle, Carroll famously led the USC Trojans to two national championships as the school's head coach. Carroll also led the Seahawks to a 137-98 record, including winning the franchise's first Super Bowl title.

With Week 16 in the books, the NFL clarified what the playoff picture looks like heading into the holidays. Here is the Seahawks' path.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights as the Seahawks, still fighting for an NFC playoff spot, take on the Bears on "Thursday Night Football."

Former USC Trojans now Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold led his third fourth-quarter go-ahead drive in the last four games, connecting with receiver Justin Jefferson for the game-winning touchdown in a 27-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks.