Not much to report from this afternoon's practice. The Seahawks went light this afternoon, practicing in shells and emphasizing learning in most of the drills.

The injured players watching these practices continues to grow, which isn't a good sign heading into this Friday's game at Minnesota. Most guys are sitting as a precaution as head coach Mike Holmgren wants to keep guys with nagging injuries from suffering something that could keep them from playing in the season opener.

But with the 80-man roster the numbers are getting thin, particularly at offensive and defensive line and linebacker.

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This morning’s practice is finished and hard-to-please head coach Mike Holmgren seemed satisfied with the team’s effort, telling the guys good job as the team huddled at midfield on one of the practice fields at the completion of practice.

Holmgren should be happy. The offense looked crisp and several receivers made nice plays in both team and 7-on-7 drills.

Matt Hasselbeck also looked to be in midseason form throwing the ball, hitting receivers in stride on several square outs, skinny posts, fade patterns and inside routes.

The star performer of the day was the silent but deadly Ben Obomanu, who caught everything during practice, including a fade ball over Marcus Trufant for a score from Hasselbeck, and another great play on a deep post route from Hasselbeck with safety Kevin Hobbs on the coverage.

“Receiver seems to be the focal point now obviously,” veteran receiver Bobby Engram said. “And Ben is stepping up. He’s getting his opportunity, and he had a tremendous practice today.”

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Another day of training camp looms, but only three more days until the Seahawks take the field.

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Dave Boling pens a nice tribute to the retiring Chris Gray, showing a player committed to the organization and winning.

Frank Hughes notes with Gray now retired, the Seahawks need to find a new union representative. Brian Russell, who served in that capacity in both Minnesota and Cleveland, could be the man who fills that void.

Gregg Bell of the Associated Press notes that Gray suffered a similar fate as his former teammate Mack Strong did 10 months ago. Strong retired last October after waking up for a game in Pittsburgh with his arm tingling. Doctors told the 36-year-old Strong he had herniated disk in his neck that was pinching his spinal cord.

The Seahawks are ranked ninth in ESPN’s power rankings.

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