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DECEMBER 23, 2020 • Associated Press

Won't join Seattle in Week 11 The Seahawks elected not to sign Collins off their practice squad ahead of Thursday's game against the Cardinals, Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest reports.

Impact Though Seattle is likely to be without both Chris Carson (questionable, foot) and Travis Homer (doubtful, knee/wrist/thumb) in Week 11, the team chose not to formally sign Collins, who is no longer eligible to be elevated from the practice squad without a corresponding 53-man roster move. It's a tough break for Collins, who led the Seattle backfield with 12 touches (11 carries, one reception) while scoring a touchdown in last week's loss to the Rams. Instead, the Seahawks elected to flex Bo Scarbrough from the practice squad to provide depth behind the team's two healthy backs, Carlos Hyde and DeeJay Dallas.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted after busy Week 10 Collins reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Seattle decided to bring Collins back with a flurry of injuries affecting the RB position, and the Arkansas product delivered with 11 carries for 43 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-16 loss to San Francisco, adding one catch for four yards. Collins spent 2017 and 2018 in Baltimore after beginning his NFL career in Seattle, collecting 1,384 rushing yards and 14 total TDs over 25 games with the Ravens. With Chris Carson (foot) beginning the practice week as an estimated non-participant, and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) held to limited availability himself Monday, Collins could be back in the rotation for a Thursday night home game against the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lead back in loss Collins rushed 11 times for 43 yards and a touchdown and caught one of two targets for four yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Rams.

Impact The Seahawks leaned heavily on the aerial attack Sunday, but when they decided to run it, Collins was their guy, as he handled 11 of 13 running back carries. He was quite effective, too, proving to be a more physical runner than Travis Homer or DeeJay Dallas. He may have proved enough to be kept around moving forward, but Chris Carson (foot) may be back and ready for a full workload next week against the Cardinals, leaving a minimal role for Collins.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Collins dashes for first TD with Seahawks since 2016 Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins dashes for his first touchdown with the Seahawks since 2016

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • NFL.COM

Joins active roster again Collins was moved to the active roster Saturday.

Impact This follows the Seahawks ruling out both Carlos Hyde (hamstring) and Chris Carson (foot) ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams. Collins saw 13 offensive snaps with the team in a similar bind at running back in Week 9 and he accumulated just five yards on two carries. Expect a similar type of workload with Travis Homer and DeeJay Dallas doing the majority of the heavy lifting.

NOVEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press