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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – OCTOBER 25: Head coach Mike MacDonald of the Seattle Seahawks gives a thumbs-up to fans as he walks on the field before a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lumen Field on October 25, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Seattle Seahawks<\/a> head coach Mike Macdonald isn\u2019t ready to commit to a recovery timeline for Charles Cross, despite a report suggesting the starting left tackle will miss time with an ankle injury.<\/p>\n Cross exited Seattle\u2019s 20-3 win over the Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> on Sunday, October 25, and did not return. NFL<\/a> Network\u2019s Ian Rapoport subsequently reported that Cross suffered a high-ankle sprain, with hopes that he could return within one to two weeks.<\/p>\n However, during his Monday press conference, Macdonald pushed back when asked about the reported timeline, making it clear that the information had not come from him or the Seahawks\u2019 medical staff.<\/p>\n Mike Macdonald Responds to Charles Cross Injury Report<\/p>\n According to Rapoport\u2019s October 26 report, imaging revealed a high-ankle sprain that would force Cross to miss time. His recovery could take one to two weeks, depending on how rehabilitation progresses.<\/p>\n But Macdonald declined to confirm that assessment when reporters asked about the injury.<\/p>\n \u201cCharles has an ankle, and we\u2019ll see how long it\u2019s going to be,\u201d Macdonald said.<\/p>\n Asked whether the Seahawks were considering placing Cross on injured reserve, Macdonald responded, \u201cWe haven\u2019t had that conversation yet.\u201d<\/p>\n The coach also declined to confirm whether Cross had suffered a high-ankle sprain, describing the issue simply as an ankle injury.<\/p>\n Then came a question about reports that Cross could miss multiple games.<\/p>\n \u201cI saw the report, but that didn\u2019t come from me or our trainer,\u201d Macdonald said.<\/p>\n That doesn\u2019t necessarily mean Rapoport\u2019s reporting is inaccurate. Macdonald did not deny that Cross could miss time, nor did he offer a competing recovery timeline. But the coach made it clear that Seattle has not publicly committed to an extended absence.<\/p>\n The comments add another layer to the injury situation, which Heavy previously reported<\/a> following Seattle\u2019s victory over Kansas City.<\/p>\n Will Charles Cross Play Against the Chicago Bears?<\/p>\n Cross\u2019 availability for the Seahawks\u2019 Monday Night Football matchup against the Chicago Bears<\/a> on November 2 remains uncertain.<\/p>\n Rapoport\u2019s report suggests Cross is expected to miss time, placing his status for the upcoming game in serious doubt. Macdonald, however, stopped short of ruling out the offensive tackle.<\/p>\n When asked whether Seattle was preparing for the Bears game as though Cross would be unavailable, the coach again declined to make a definitive statement.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re really not proceeding with anything right now\u2014he\u2019s got an ankle and we\u2019re taking it day by day,\u201d Macdonald said.<\/p>\n For now, the Seahawks have not announced that Cross will miss Monday\u2019s game, and Macdonald has not provided an official return date.<\/p>\n His participation in practice later this week should offer a clearer indication of whether he has a realistic chance of facing Chicago.<\/p>\n Seahawks Have Josh Jones as Potential Charles Cross Replacement<\/p>\n If Cross cannot play against the Bears, veteran offensive tackle Josh Jones is the most obvious replacement.<\/p>\n Jones took over at left tackle after Cross exited in the fourth quarter against Kansas City, giving Seattle an experienced option if its starter needs additional recovery time.<\/p>\n But losing Cross would still represent a significant challenge for an offense that showed signs of improvement against the Chiefs.<\/p>\n Seattle held Kansas City without a sack of quarterback Sam Darnold after the Seahawks had surrendered five sacks in each of their previous two games. That improvement helped Seattle secure a much-needed victory following a difficult stretch.<\/p>\n Cross has started all seven games this season and all 69 regular-season games he has played since the Seahawks selected him with the ninth overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n For an offense trying to build on Sunday\u2019s performance, continuity along the offensive line would be valuable.<\/p>\n Whether Seattle gets that continuity against Chicago is still an open question. And despite the reported recovery timetable, Macdonald isn\u2019t prepared to provide an answer just yet.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tErik C. Anderson<\/a> is an award-winning sports journalist covering the NBA, NFL, MLB and trading card market for Heavy.com. His coverage focuses on breaking news, trade rumors, roster moves, player contracts and the stories driving national fan conversation. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Associated Press, USA Today and ESPN. More about Erik C. 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