Dickson (quadriceps) was activated off the reserve/Non-Football Injury list Saturday, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson was a full practice participant Thursday and Friday, clearing the way for his return against the Lions on Sunday. The 31-year-old could provide an immediate boost to the Seahawks' passing game that has been searching for answers at tight end since Will Dissly was lost for the season due to a knee injury.

Dickson (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Detroit, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson followed Wednesday's limited practice with a full session Thursday, setting him up to make his Seahawks debut Sunday in Detroit. He could have an immediate role in the passing game, considering Russell Wilson hasn't gotten much help from his tight ends since Will Dissly suffered a season-ending knee injury. Nick Vannett has produced just 9.2 yards per catch and 6.1 per target, without any touchdowns among his 12 receptions. The Seahawks presumably will remove Dickson from the non-football injury list at some point Friday afternoon or Saturday.

Dickson (quadriceps) was a full participant in practice Thursday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson remains on the Seahawks' reserve/Non-Football Injury list, but his advancement to full practice participation suggests he'll likely be added to the 53-man roster by the time Sunday's game in Detroit arrives. What's less clear at this point is how sizable of a role Dickson might have in that contest after missing the entire preseason in addition to the Seahawks' first six regular-season contests. Seattle will likely have the luxury of easing Dickson into the offense if it so chooses with the incumbent starter at tight end, Nick Vannett (back), on track to play after sitting out in the team's final game prior to a Week 7 bye.

Dickson (quadriceps) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson resumed practicing Monday when the Seahawks came out of a bye week, potentially setting himself up to be removed from the non-football injury list at some point over the next few days. Per Brady Henderson of ESPN.com, coach Pete Carroll said he anticipates Dickson being available for Sunday's game in Detroit. The 31-year-old tight end could hop right in with a significant role, especially if Nick Vannett (back) is absent or limited due to his own injury. We're probably still a few weeks away from Dickson having a real shot to enter the fantasy conversation.

Dickson (quadriceps) returned to practice Monday, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Dickson back on the practice field, the Seahawks can activate him to the 53-man roster at any point. Depending on how his quad holds up in practice this week, he may make an appearance in Sunday's game in Detroit. Dickson's services would be welcome, especially if tight end Nick Vannett's back injury is still a bother.

Coach Pete Carroll said Dickson (quadriceps) has "a chance" to make his season debut Week 8 in Detroit, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson didn't make an appearance during the preseason and suffered a setback with his quadriceps injury in late August, resulting in his placement on the reserve/non-football injury list on Sept. 1. After spending the first six weeks of the season focusing on rehab, he's in line to return after the Seahawks' Week 7 bye. The tight-end room in Seattle also lost promising rookie Will Dissly for the season due to a patella tendon injury and didn't have Nick Vannett (back) available Week 6, so Dickson may receive a significant role once he's cleared to play.

Dickson (quadriceps, groin) remains on track to return in Week 7 when he's first eligible to be removed from the non-football injury list, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Will Dissly (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the season, leaving Nick Vannett as the only healthy tight end on Seattle's 53-man roster. The team surely will add another body in the meantime, but the situation bodes well for Dickson to eventually earn a sizable role. Vannett has caught nine of 14 targets for 67 yards in four games, displaying minimal upside in the passing game.

Dickson (quadriceps, groin) is expected to return Week 7 after his six-week stint on the non-football injury list is completed, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dickson has yet to play a snap for the Seahawks in an exhibition or regular-season game. In Dickson's absence, quarterback Russell Wilson has turned to rookie Will Dissly, who has a 7-151-2 line through three games, and Nick Vannett. When Dickson returns, he shouldn't be scooped in fantasy settings, as the ninth-year pro has just six touchdowns over the last six seasons.

The Seahawks decision to keep Dickson (quadriceps, groin) on the non-football injury list will require him to miss at least the team's first six games, ESPN's Brady Henderson reports.

EDGE Analysis

After signing a three-year deal with Seattle worth $10.7 million, Dickson was viewed as the team's presumed starting tight end. In his absence, however, Nick Vannett is in line to serve as the team's No. 1 option at the position, with fourth-rounder Will Dissly also expected to factor in out of the gate.

The Seahawks are placing Dickson (quadriceps, groin) on the reserve/non-football injury list, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Pete Carroll recently revealed that Dickson suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from groin and quadriceps injuries that forced him to the NFI list to kick off training camp. No matter how long his recovery lasts, the Seahawks are entering the season with Nick Vannett at the top of the tight end depth chart.