The Facts: HC Pete Carroll gave his most definitive statement yet: Baldwin will play in the Seahawks’ opener.
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In case you missed it, the Pro Bowl wide receiver and Russell Wilson’s top target in Seattle’s offense has missed both preseason games and not practiced since the last days of July because of a left-knee injury. He’s been off getting “special treatment,” in Carroll’s words, but been back to watch most practices. He watched Tuesday’s indoor one while wearing an ice bag for a while on that left knee. “He’s doing really well,” Carroll said following Tuesday’s practice. “He’s really excited about coming back. He’s running. He’ll want to play next week (in Seattle’s preseason finale Aug. 30 against Oakland). We’ll just get back out here and make that determination next week. But he’s going to be there for the opener. ...” We'll continue to watch for more.