RENTON, Wash. (AP) – Coach Pete Carroll says he is preparing to have quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and fellow Seahawks starters play three quarters in Saturday’s exhibition against Minnesota’s formidable pass rush – despite injuries that have ransacked the left side of Seattle’s offensive line.
Carroll said after Thursday’s practice he will not curtail the 34-year-old Hasselbeck’s playing time in the name of preservation.
Backup guard Mansfield Wrotto will start for injured Russell Okung at left tackle and 2009 Eagles practice player Mike Gibson will be at guard for the banged-up Ben Hamilton.
Saturday is the final full rehearsal before the season begins Sept. 12. Seattle has a throwaway exhibition finale at Oakland five days later.
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