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Sheil Kapadia, ESPN Writer 7y

Michael Bennett (knee), Kam Chancellor (groin) ruled out for Seahawks' matchup vs. Saints

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RENTON, Wash. -- Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (knee) and safety Kam Chancellor (groin) have been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the New Orleans Saints.

And Bennett could be sidelined for longer than just this week.

"We're going to check him on Monday and see if there's something we can do for him," coach Pete Carroll said. "His knee bothered him after the game coming out so we're going to take care of him. We'll look into seeing what's necessary next week."

Carroll said the issue is related to cartilage in Bennett's right knee and added that surgery is a possibility.

Bennett initially injured his knee in Week 6 against the Atlanta Falcons, but he played 81 snaps in Week 7 against the Arizona Cardinals. Carroll said the latest injury "might be related" to the issue that surfaced against the Falcons.

"There was a little something we found in the MRI, so we're going to make sure we know what we're doing and take good care of him," Carroll said.

Bennett has been one of the Seahawks' most disruptive defensive linemen with three sacks and a team-high four tackles for loss this season. Second-year player Frank Clark (4.5 sacks) will likely replace him.

Chancellor will miss his third straight game with what Carroll called a "substantial groin pull." Kelcie McCray will once again start at strong safety.

On the offensive side of the ball, quarterback Russell Wilson (pectoral/knee) was taken off the injury report and will start.

"He threw every day this week," Carroll said. "We kept it limited to make sure we didn't aggravate it. He threw well today so he is ready to go."

Starting left tackle Bradley Sowell (sprained MCL) is questionable and will be evaluated on game day. Undrafted rookie free agent George Fant will take Sowell's place if he can't play.

Wide receiver Tyler Lockett is listed as questionable with a thigh injury, but he will play, Carroll said.

And running back Thomas Rawls (fibula), who Carroll previously said had a chance to play in Week 9, is still a couple of weeks away from returning.

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