RENTON, Wash. (AP) - The Seattle Seahawks may finally have a player RETURNING to their lineup. Shocking, considering all their injury losses of late.

Starting right tackle Sean Locklear may be back on Sunday when the Seahawks host the St. Louis Rams. That contest looms as a critical early season game for the winless Seahawks, 0-2. Locklear returned to practice this week for the first time since spraining his left knee in Seattle's second preseason game against Chicago.

Locklear's status will likely be a game-time decision after coach Mike Holmgren figures out what other players may be inactive and who he might need for special teams purposes. Backup Ray Willis has filled in well for Locklear, meaning the Seahawks could wait until after next week's bye before bringing Locklear back.

"It's just good to get back out there and moving around a little bit. Been on the shelf the last four weeks or so," said Locklear, who was listed as questionable on the Seahawks' injury report. "Basically what they wanted me to do is get out, see how I move around and go from there. What they're thinking, I have no idea. Just be prepared and know the game plan."

Locklear has entrenched himself as Seattle's right tackle, starting every game he has played in for the last three seasons. Holmgren's hunch was that Locklear would play.

While Locklear could be coming back, the splashy signing of wide receiver Koren Robinson may have a muted debut. Robinson is bothered by a sore knee that has left him questionable for Sunday's game. Robinson did not participate in part of practice on Thursday and had limited participation on Friday.

Holmgren said it wasn't surprising Robinson had some soreness considering his lack of football action in recent months.

"Koren falls into that Sunday (decision) category. He's got a little issue with his knee," Holmgren said. "I don't think it's serious, but I want him to feel good when we put him out there."

Cornerback Kelly Jennings, defensive tackle Rocky Bernard and offensive tackle Walter Jones all returned to full practice on Friday and will start against the Rams.

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COMFY PASS CATCHERS: Holmgren is going to try and keep from making new wide receiver Keary Colbert feel like Billy McMullen did a week ago.

McMullen, only a few days after arriving in Seattle, ended up playing about 65 snaps against San Francisco last Sunday. The original game plan called for McMullen to be mostly a spectator against the 49ers, but injuries to Seneca Wallace and Logan Payne drastically altered the situation.

McMullen appeared lost at times against the 49ers, but has shown more confidence and knowledge of the offense in practice this week.

"He played 65 snaps last week and he wasn't even sure he was going to play any. That's asking a lot," Holmgren said of McMullen. "I think he's more comfortable, which is understandable, I think. It shows in his practice."

While McMullen is getting more comfortable with the entire system, quarterback Matt Hasselbeck is also trying to develop a feel with all his receivers. His most sought-after target through the first two games has been tight end John Carlson, who has a team-high 10 catches for 130 yards through two games.

"We have definitely needed him to step up and he has stepped up big," Hasselbeck said.

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MONEY MATTERS: The Seahawks took on minimal risk, financially, in bringing back Robinson and trading for Colbert, considering Seattle's desperate receiver situation.

Robinson's one-year contract is for a base salary of $730,000, or $100,000 less than what long snapper Jeff Robinson will make. Agent Alvin Keels would not comment on whether Robinson's deal included any incentive bonuses.

Colbert's contract is even more of a deal. Seattle will be responsible only for Colbert's base salary of $605,000. The $2.5 million signing bonus Colbert got when he signed a three-year contract with the Denver Broncos in the offseason remains on Denver's books.

Colbert is scheduled to make a base salary of $2.5 million in 2009 and $1.5 million in 2010.