Josh

Portis

If Jackson sits in Week 7, undrafted rookie Josh Portis will serve as Charlie Whitehurst’s backup. “Josh Portis is here to play,” Carroll said. “Josh is a very talented kid, and if he’s in the No. 2 spot, I’m going to get him ready to play. I’m not going to have any hesitation putting him in the game.”

“He had a phenomenal preseason,” said Schneider, “and made a lot of progress throughout the year as well.” Schneider once again emphasized that the team will not make any panic moves at quarterback, such as “giving up draft choices to go get somebody” or “guaranteeing somebody a ton of money that you’re not quite sure is the guy that’s going to get you over the hump.” That would seem to rule out RGIII and Matt Flynn.

There are no surprises here. Tarvaris Jackson will start at quarterback, and be backed up by Charlie Whitehurst. Portis is third on the QB depth chart.

The Seahawks are relatively healthy for the season’s final week. Marshawn Lynch is the only recommended fantasy play against an improving young Cardinals defense.

Charlie Whitehurst was terrible against the Browns, but the undrafted rookie Portis isn’t ready yet. “He’s got a long ways to go,” Carroll said. "... He’s not close to being ready to push for the job.” Portis impressed in preseason action against third-stringers, but hasn’t gotten any practice reps all season. Whitehurst will start against the Bengals if Jackson can’t play.

Portis was arrested earlier in the month on suspicion of drunk driving. With all of the off-field problems surrounding the Seahawks, Portis didn’t stand a chance to make it much longer. Jerrod Johnson is locked in as the Seahawks’ No. 3 quarterback, but it’s uncertain if they’ll keep three signal callers.

He’ll be arraigned on May 28. A 2011 undrafted free agent, Portis spent his entire rookie year on the active roster before being relegated to the practice squad for most of 2012. The arrest certainly hurts his chances of earning No. 3 duties behind Russell Wilson and Brady Quinn. Portis is competing with Jerrod Johnson.

He appears to be taking “Big” Mike Williams’ roster spot. A 2011 undrafted free agent, Portis spent 2012 on the practice squad. He was waived from the Seahawks’ offseason roster late last month.

Portis was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the 2011 draft, but he has never appeared in an NFL game. The soon-to-be 26-year-old was cut from the practice squad last November.

The soon-to-be 26-year-old will get another look this summer after being cut from the practice squad in November. Portis has never appeared in an NFL game, but he brings some athleticism to the table. He totaled 3,870 yards and 36 touchdowns in 2010 while at Division II California (PA).