Baldwin (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bears, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Baldwin's gametime status is no surprise, given that he's expected to undergo a multi-week absence due to a Grade 2 MCL sprain suffered during Seattle's season opener. Brandon Marshall, Tyler Lockett and Jaron Brown will serve as the Seahawks' top three wideouts until Baldwin returns to the field, and Will Dissly could see an increased target share after last week's breakout performance. Expect Baldwin's recovery process to be closely monitored by the team, but it seems increasingly unlikely that the 29-year-old will suit up in Week 3.

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll suggested Tuesday that Baldwin (knee) could be out "a couple weeks," Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports. "[Baldwin is] really gonna go a few days at a time here," Carroll said. "Let's see what happens. We'll wait and see."

EDGE Analysis

Carroll's comments seemingly support what Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Monday after Baldwin was diagnosed with a Grade 2 MCL tear in his right knee. While Carroll isn't counting on Baldwin being available Sunday in Chicago or for the Week 3 home matchup with the Cowboys, the team intends to monitor his progress over next few days before making a formal ruling on his status for at least the first of the two contests. The Seahawks promoted Keenan Reynolds from their practice squad to provide additional depth at wideout, and Carroll also suggested running back C.J. Prosise may also see snaps at receiver if the team requires more coverage for Baldwin's absence.

Baldwin (knee) has a Grade 2 MCL sprain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

A Grade 2 sprain is a partial tear of the ligament -- an injury that typically leads to a multi-week absence. The Seahawks are still in process of determining how much time Baldwin will miss, but it least feels safe to call him a long shot for Monday Night Football against the Bears in Week 2.

Coach Pete Carroll didn't have an update on Baldwin's sprained MCL during a Monday radio appearance on 710 ESPN Seattle, ESPN.com's Brady Henderson reports. "I haven't heard back," Carroll said. "[Baldwin] was sore last night, but he was walking OK and all that. He wasn't hampered in that regard. But he got hurt. He got hurt."

EDGE Analysis

Plagued by an unspecified left knee injury all summer, Baldwin sprained the MCL in his right knee during the first half of Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Broncos. He initially tried to fight through the injury, but the Seahawks eventually had to rule him out for the entire second half. Baldwin is unlikely to be ready for practice by Thursday when the Seahawks release their initial injury report for a Week 2 game against the Bears on Monday Night Football. Tyler Lockett easily ranked first among Seattle wide receivers with 56 snaps on offense (98 percent) in Sunday's loss, followed by Brandon Marshall (65 percent), Jaron Brown (58 percent) and David Moore (28 percent).

Coach Pete Carroll said Baldwin has been diagnosed with an MCL sprain, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

After dealing with an unspecified injury to his left knee all summer, Baldwin hurt his right knee in the first quarter of Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Broncos. He initially tried to play through the injury, but he was ruled out for the rest of the afternoon at halftime, finishing without any catches on one target.

Baldwin won't return to Sunday's contest at Denver due to a knee injury, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Baldwin left the game for a spell in the first half favoring his right leg but continued to tough it out after halftime. Upon his departure, he had no catches (on one target) to his credit. If he's indeed dealing with a right knee injury, it's not the one that afflicted him throughout training camp and held him out all preseason. As a result, Baldwin's status will be one to monitor closely in the coming days, and any sort of absence would bump up Tyler Lockett and Brandon Marshall in the eyes of quarterback Russell Wilson.

Baldwin (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Baldwin spent all of training camp and the preseason answering questions about soreness in his left knee. In particular, he mentioned on Aug. 28 that he may deal with the injury all season, which could stand to limited his practice reps at certain points. Assuming the management of his knee allows him to uphold his normal workload, Baldwin should receive about 7.2 targets per game (his mark from 2015-17).

Baldwin said Tuesday that he will play Week 1, but he also acknowledged his knee injury is something that will require management throughout the season, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Baldwin participated in position drills Monday, making his first appearance at practice since the opening days of training camp. He and coach Pete Carroll have both made it clear that the wideout is on track to play in Seattle's opener against the Broncos, with Baldwin's practice workload likely to increase over the next week and a half. That being said, Baldwin comes with added injury risk this season, after missing just two games through his first seven years in the NFL. He seems to be headed for regular appearances on the injury report, and the current knee issue may increase his chances of suffering major injuries throughout the season.

Coach Pete Carroll said Baldwin (knee) has increased his activity level at practice this week and remains on track for the team's regular-season opener, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune reports that Baldwin took part in position drills Monday for the first time since late July. It's a clear step forward for the wide receiver, supporting Carroll's repeated assertions that Baldwin will be fine for Week 1 in Denver. The Seahawks haven't provided any details on Baldwin's injury beyond referring to it as "knee soreness."

Coach Pete Carroll still expects Baldwin (knee) to be ready for Week 1 and even said the wideout could play in the final week of the preseason, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. "He'll want to play next week." Carroll said. "We'll make that determination next week. He's going to be there for the opener."

EDGE Analysis

Carroll has a history of using the media to spread false optimism or pessimism about injured players, but his adamance that Baldwin will be ready for Week 1 feels genuine. However, it would be surprising to see the eighth-year pro make an appearance in the team's preseason finale, even if he reaches the stated goal of returning to practice next week. Given his experience and the strength of his chemistry with Russell Wilson, the 29-year-old wide receiver should be fine to prepare for Week 1 on the practice field. It is slightly concerning that we don't know the details of Baldwin's injury, with the Seahawks opting not to expand upon the initial report of "knee soreness".