Okung (toe) practiced for the first time Monday since having offseason toe surgery, ESPN reports.

Okung was sidelined for eight games last season due to a torn ligament in his toe, but was ultimately able to return in time for Seattle's title run. Offseason surgery prevented the left tackle from participating in any team activities over the summer, making Monday's light drill work Okung's first time hitting the field since February. An established top-tier blindside protector, it wouldn't be surprising for Okung to sit out the majority of the Seahawks' preseason games to ensure he's healthy for the team's regular season opener Sept. 4 versus the Packers.

ESPN Seahawks reporter Terry Blount said LT Russell Okung could be entering his final year in Seattle unless he shows he can stay healthy.

Set to count $7.28 million against the 2015 cap, Okung is one of many tough, salary-cap decisions the Seahwaks have on the horizon. He has missed 19 games due to injury in his four-year career, and was sidelined during spring practices recovering from foot surgery. Okung has been solid when healthy, but he needs to stay on the field to justify his cap number.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (foot surgery) isn't participating in OTAs.

Okung's operation was first reported earlier this month, but it's unclear when he went under the knife. He's expected back for training camp, but Okung's health is rarely straightforward.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung recently underwent foot surgery.

It might be related to the toe issue that sidelined Okung for the first eight games of last season. Russell Wilson's blind-side protector is expected back for training camp, but durability continues to be an issue here. Okung has missed 16 games through four NFL seasons.

Coach Pete Carroll said LT Russell Okung may need offseason surgery.

We assume Carroll is referring to the toe injury that sidelined Okung for eight weeks at the beginning of the season. He was dealing with a torn plantar plate, similar to what Pierre Garcon was hampered by in 2012. Okung returned and manned Russell Wilson's blind side from Week 11 on through the Super Bowl.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (toe) "made it through" Tuesday's walk-through, and remains on track to start Sunday's game against the Rams.

Speaking Tuesday, coach Pete Carroll reiterated what he said on Monday, telling reporters Okung "should be ready to go." It's a major bullet dodged for a team that will be tasked with slowing DPOY candidate Robert Quinn as it looks to lock down the NFC's No. 1 seed.

Coach Pete Carroll said he expects LT Russell Okung (toe) to play in the Week 17 finale against the Rams.

It's good news after Okung was forced to leave Sunday's loss to the Cardinals with soreness in his big toe. Okung missed eight games with a big toe issue earlier this season. Okung will see Rams stud RE Robert Quinn next Sunday.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung left Sunday's Week 16 loss to the Cardinals with soreness in his big toe.

It's a major concern because it's the same injury that caused Okung to miss eight games earlier this season. After the Pro Bowler left, undrafted rookie Alvin Bailey manned Russell Wilson's blind side. Wilson ended up getting sacked four times.

Seahawks activated LT Russell Okung (foot) from injured reserve/designated to return.

Okung has been practicing the last two weeks, but wasn't eligible to return until Week 11. He'll be an immediate upgrade over fill-in LT Paul McQuistan. The Seahawks are also expected to get back C Max Unger (concussion) and RT Breno Giacomini (knee) for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (foot) was cleared to practice Friday.

Okung has been sidelined since early September with a torn plantar plate in his foot and is currently on short-term injured reserve. He remains on track in return in Week 11 when first eligible.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (foot) is confident he'll be back Week 11.

That's the first week Okung is eligible to come off short-term IR. The Seahawks will welcome him back with open arms, especially after their backup tackles got embarrassed by Robert Quinn and the Rams' defensive line on Monday night.

Seahawks placed LT Russell Okung on injured reserve/designated for return with a torn plantar plate in his foot.

"Short-term" I.R. isn't really short term, per se, because it costs players eight weeks. That's half the season. Okung will be eligible to return in Week 11. Our assumption is Paul McQuistan will replace him at left tackle, although that's only because McQuistan did so in last week's win over the 49ers.

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Seahawks LT Russell Okung has received positive news on his partially torn plantar plate, and is expected to be placed on injured reserve/designated for return.

The Seahawks will fill in with usual guard Paul McQuistan, which is a concern for their already limited passing game. Russell Wilson ranks just 30th in the NFL in pass attempts through two weeks. Seattle will continue to be a run-heavy team, featuring Marshawn Lynch with very little fantasy value for the wideouts.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (toe) is visiting Dr. James Andrews for a second opinion.

Okung has already been ruled out for Week 3. Visits to Dr. Andrews often end with a "done for the season" declaration, but things aren't as cut and dry with toe issues. For now, the Seahawks are going with Paul McQuistan on the blindside. He's a massive downgrade.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung (toe) has been ruled out for Week 3.

Okung won't play Sunday against the Jaguars and is getting a second opinion on his toe injury. The Seahawks are listing him as week to week. Paul McQuistan will start left tackle until he's ready to return.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung has been diagnosed with a partially torn plantar plate in his toe and is not expected to play in Week 3 versus Jacksonville.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung suffered a turf toe injury in Week 2 against the 49ers.

Okung exited Sunday night in the first half and had to be replaced by Paul McQuistan. The Seahawks have yet to indicate the severity of the injury. Okung should be considered day to day and will likely be held out of practice this week.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung exited Sunday night's Week 2 game against the 49ers with a left foot injury.

Okung had to be carted off the field and is undergoing x-rays on his left toe. The Seahawks are listing him as questionable to return. Okung was replaced at left tackle by Paul McQuistan.

Seahawks LT Russell Okung is working on his quickness, agility, and flexibility with MMA training this offseason.

"It really involves a lot of quick bursts," said Okung. "It's the best way to try and kind of simulate line play, so I like it." Okung is one of the premier left tackles in the league, but he struggles a bit with speed rushers off the edge. He was whistled for 13 penalties in 2012, second-most among offensive tackles.

According to the coaches' grading scale, Seahawks LT Russell Okung has not allowed a sack this season.

Okung has also earned a high pass-blocking grade from Pro Football Focus despite facing the likes of DeMarcus Ware, Jared Allen, and Clay Matthews. The only thing holding Okung back from joining the league's elite blindside protectors is penalties. He's tied with Cowboys RT Doug Free for the league lead.