The Seahawks have an open roster spot and are expected to re-sign fullback Quinton Ganther. Ganther made Seattle's roster coming out of training camp and was the first-string fullback when the season began. He was released after the third game as Michael Robinson, who recently suffered a hamstring injury, took over the role.

The Seahawks have signed running back Chris Henry off their practice squad. In a related move, Seattle released offensive tackle Breno Giacomini. Henry has played in 10 career games with 32 carries for 122 yards. He was originally drafted by Tennessee in the second round of the 2007 draft.

Marshawn Lynch hasn't been named Seattle's starter on Sunday at Chicago, but he will absolutely be given a bulk of the carries. "It's a real exciting time for me. I almost feel like a rookie all over again," Lynch said Wednesday. "Everybody is excited to see what I'm going to do and I'm also excited to see what I"m going to do myself. So it's a pretty intense time for me."

The Patriots reacquired Deion Branch from the Seattle Seahawks for a fourth-round pick in next year's draft, NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi reported Monday night, citing a league source. The trade came on the same day that Seahawks coach Pete Carroll gave wide receiver Deion Branch what he called a "personal day."

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and former teammate Deion Branch have discussed a possible reunion, according to a report by the Boston Globe. Branch is currently a wide receiver for the Seahawks. According to The Globe, Branch plans to meet with Seattle general manager John Schneider regarding his future with the team.

The Patriots and Seahawks are reportedly discussing a possible trade that would send wide receiver Deion Branch back to New England. Discussions were held beginning on Wednesday night. The Patriots are in need of a wide receiver after trading Randy Moss to the Vikings for a third-round pick earlier this week.

The Bills have traded running back Marshawn Lynch to the Seahawks in exchange for a 2011 fourth-round draft pick and a 2012 conditional pick, according to FOX Sports. A league source told National Football Post that the Seahawks have cut Julius Jones to make room for Lynch on the active roster.