Christine Michael Waived by Seahawks: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction

November 15, 2016   ·   Scott Polacek   ·   Jump to comments

With C.J. Prosise coming off a breakout game and Thomas Rawls set to return from injury, the Seattle Seahawks elected to waive running back Christine Michael on Tuesday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Field Yates of ESPN confirmed Michael's release through a source.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network clarified that Michael's release was a football decision and not because of an off-field incident. Rapoport said "Rawls is better" when comparing the two running backs, while Schefter noted Rawls is ready.
Rawls tallied 830 rushing yards and five total touchdowns in 13 games last season but has just 25 yards on 19 carries this year. According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said Rawls will return for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles if he remains healthy through practice.
Rawls suffered a hairline fracture in his fibula during a Sept. 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams.
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