Seattle's Paul Richardson back to practice after ACL injury
(AP) — Paul Richardson felt ready to start catching passes and running routes a month ago.
Because he started the season on the physically unable to perform list, Richardson wasn't able to do that on the Seattle Seahawks' practice field until the team activated him to begin practicing on Monday.
Richardson returned to the practice field for the first time since tearing the ACL in his left knee in the NFC divisional playoff game against Carolina last January.
Richardson's return would be another boost for Seattle's offense, giving the Seahawks additional speed in the passing game.
Richardson underwent surgery for his ACL the week Seattle played in the Super Bowl and watched the loss to the Patriots from his home.
CB Jeremy Lane, also on the PUP list with arm and knee injuries suffered in the Super Bowl, could start practicing again after Seattle's bye week. ...