Branch could miss 1 game, Hasselbeck OK

By Associated Press

Summary

Seahawks' wide receiver Deion Branch has a bruised heel and will be out indefinitely. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck apparently will be fine.

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Story Published: Oct 6, 2008 at 3:37 PM PST

Story Updated: Nov 21, 2008 at 2:26 AM PST

Branch could miss 1 game, Hasselbeck OK

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck grabs his knee after being injured during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Seahawks' wide receiver Deion Branch has a bruised heel and will be out indefinitely. Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck apparently will be fine.

Seahawks coach Mike Holmgren said Monday that Branch will decide when he can return based on how much pain he can tolerate in his right heel. The former Super Bowl MVP was injured in the first half of Sunday's 44-6 loss at the New York Giants. It was his first game since January following reconstructive knee surgery.

Hasselbeck hurt his right knee on the first drive Sunday while getting hit from in front and behind. He returned for the next series and played until late in the third quarter. Holmgren said an MRI showed a tweak but that Hasselbeck should be fine to play Sunday when the Green Bay Packers come to Seattle.