When you hear the words "muscle" and "tear" in the same phrase, you generally look for the term "season-ending" somewhere nearby, but the Seattle Seahawks apparently don't see it that way. Head coach Jim Mora doesn't seem to think the muscle tear of linebacker Lofa Tatupu's(notes) pectorals will keep him out for the rest of the year.

The Pro Bowler's muscle is reportedly "only" partially torn so Tatupu could be back by the end of the season, according to the Tacoma News Tribune. "After further review and further imaging, we're not certain yet Lofa is done," Mora said in his weekly press conference. "They did an MRI test, and it doesn't look like the muscle and tendons are completely detached from the bone."

If you want to get out for the rest of the season, Tatupu, you've got to get that thing completely detached.

Source: Tacoma News Tribune