X-rays came back negative for a fracture on Seahawks LT Russell Okung's left ankle during Thursday night's preseason opener.

The ankle isn't broken, but a sprain or high ankle sprain remains a possibility. Coach Pete Carroll should have more after the game. The Seahawks can't afford to suffer through another injury-plagued season from Okung, a difference maker for their offense. They've got enough problems at quarterback already.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung was carted off the field with a left leg injury in the first quarter of Thursday night's preseason opener.

The extent is unclear, but this has the potential to be a big concern for Seattle. The injury is to the same leg that helped cripple Okung's rookie season, marred by recurring high left ankle sprains. We should have an update by Saturday at the latest. The Seahawks' backup left tackle is Tyler Polumbus.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung left Sunday's game late in the first half after appearing to aggravate his high left ankle sprain.

The rookie aggravated the injury last week but returned to the game, however, it's already cropped up on him again. Okung is Seattle's best lineman and his loss would be big. We'll update his condition when more is known. Chester Pitts is now in at LG, with Tyler Polumbus shifting over to fill Okung's LT spot.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said LT Russell Okung (ankle) is not 100 percent, but he's not expected to miss any time.

Okung aggravated his ankle injury Sunday but was able to return after missing only a few plays. The sixth overall pick has dealt with high ankle sprains to both ankles this season, with the left one being more recent. Okung is a difference maker on the line, so the Seahawks will be hoping he'll start and finish Sunday's pivotal contest.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (ankle) made it through Week 11 with no setbacks.

It's just the second time this season that he's been able to start and finish a game. The No. 6 overall pick kept Matt Hasselbeck clean, as the Saints failed to sack the Seahawks quarterback once, and Hasselbeck was able to complete over 70 percent of his passes and throw for 366 yards. Okung makes this team a lot better when he's able to take the field.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (ankle) is expected to start the team's Week 11 game against the Saints.

Coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Okung has "a real good chance" to reenter the lineup. The Seahawks don't match up well with New Orleans at the Superdome, so they'll need him. Chester Pitts will return to the bench.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (ankle) has been cleared to practice without limitations this week.

Okung's Week 11 status will depend on "how he moves" in practice. "He's close because he can run," said Pete Carroll, adding "We won't know that until the end of the week" when asked about Okung's game-day availability.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll acknowledged Friday that LT Russell Okung (ankle) is unlikely to play in Week 10.

"He's not quite right," said Carroll. Seattle's offense -- if you're generous enough to call it that -- has been putrid with Okung out of the lineup. His continued absence particularly makes Marshawn Lynch an unexciting RB2.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said LT Russell Okung (ankle) is "very close" to returning to action.

"He had a good workout (Monday)," Carroll said. "He'll be in there again (today) and we'll just go day-to-day." Carroll added, though, that it's still questionable Okung will be able to practice this week. Check back for more updates on the rookie's status.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Week 9.

Coach Pete Carroll conceded after Friday's practice that Okung is "as doubtful as you can get" without being formally ruled out. Chester Pitts is expected to start at left tackle on Charlie Whitehurst's blind side against the Giants. Osi Umenyiora and Jason Pierre-Paul should be licking their chops.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll hopes that LT Russell Okung (ankle) will be able to practice Wednesday.

Okung suffered a second high ankle sprain just 10 days ago, so it seems like a big stretch that he'd be able to practice already. Don't count on him playing this weekend.

Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times confirms that Seahawks LT Russell Okung has a high left ankle sprain.

Said head coach Pete Carroll, "We'll just wait and see. I think it will be a challenge for him to get back (for Week 8), but we've got to wait." The team took a week-by-week approach after Okung's previous ankle injury, and although the left tackle has yet to be ruled out for Week 8 against Oakland, we expect the team to be cautious with their prized pillar.

According to Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, LT Russell Okung's left ankle sprain is "the same type of injury" that cost him Weeks 1-3.

Contrary to an NFL Network report, it sounds like Okung suffered a high left ankle sprain. Writes Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times, "If that's the case, don't expect Okung to be coming back for at least a few weeks."

NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that Seahawks LT Russell Okung has been diagnosed with a low left ankle sprain.

Okung has been ruled out for the rest of the game, but he appears to have avoided a serious injury. X-rays were negative on the No. 6 overall pick.

Russell Okung (ankle) completed his first full NFL game in Sunday's win over the Bears.

Okung made his debut against the Rams in Seattle's last game, but played just 26 snaps. On Sunday, the No. 6 overall pick held Julius Peppers in check and was part of a unit that didn't let Matt Hasselbeck get sacked once.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (ankle) is expected to return to practice on Tuesday.

Okung was forced from Sunday's game due to soreness, but he did not re-injure the high ankle sprain that previously sidelined him for six weeks. Okung has the bye week to get back to full health for next week's game at Soldier Field.

Russell Okung started Sunday's game at left tackle but left in the second quarter due to increasing soreness in his troublesome right ankle.

Coach Pete Carroll said Okung could have gone back in the game, but he decided to play it safe with the No. 6 overall pick. The Seahawks aren't calling it a setback, instead saying it's the next step in his recovery. Tyler Polumbus moved back to the left side with Okung out and Sean Locklear entered the game at right tackle.

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll denied reports that LT Russell Okung reinjured his ankle during the Week 4 loss to the Rams, and maintains that his first-round pick could have gone back in the game.

"He didn't reinjure [the ankle], it just got more sore" said the Seattle head coach. With a Week 5 bye week on the horizon, Carroll opted to play it safe with his prized left tackle, and avoid a potential aggravation if Okung had played the entire game. Okung should be good to go by the time the team heads to Chicago Week 6, which would be a relief for owners of Matt Hasselbeck.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung left the Week 4 game with an ankle injury. His return is questionable.

It's unclear whether his injury is to the same ankle he sprained that's kept him out the first three games of the season. We'll keep you posted with further developments. Tyler Polumbus is protecting Matt Hasselbeck's blind side once again.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (ankle) is set to practice Wednesday.

He could play in Week 4, but coach Pete Carroll will go slow with the rookie. "Russell has only had five days of practice, so he's a long ways from being in the groove," Carroll said. The coach added that, "just because he's healthy doesn't mean he's starting."