The Facts: Houshmandzadeh, coming off surgery to repair a hernia, returned to practice for the first time Tuesday after an injury-riddled season as the Seahawks conclude off-season training this week.
Diehards Line:Three broken ribs bothered the veteran receiver the first six weeks of the season and the sports hernia ultimately required surgery in April. .... Through it all, Houshmandzadeh caught a team-high 79 passes. ... He isn't the only player Seattle is welcoming back. Receiver Deion Branch is back after arthroscopic knee surgery, and new running back Leon Washington was very limited in practice as he returns from a broken leg suffered last year with the Jets. "It's just great to see these guys back in," coach Pete Carroll said, "so we have a feel for them."