Leonard

Weaver

Weaver is recovered from his torn ACL and PCL, but the muscle that allows a player to flex his left foot was “completely destroyed” and the nerve damage hasn’t healed sufficiently. Weaver was told by Dr. James Andrews two years ago there was a “99 percent” chance he’d never play again. He recently failed an Eagles physical because his foot “didn’t work” well enough to flex. Weaver’s injury is similar to the one that ended the career of Dolphins Hall of Fame center Dwight Stephenson back in 1987.

Weaver is only 30, but hasn’t been able to play since 2010 due to a catastrophic injury that included a torn ACL and PCL, and a “completely destroyed” left foot muscle with extensive nerve damage. Weaver played five seasons in the NFL, earning 2009 All-Pro honors as a fullback in Philadelphia. He finishes his career with seven touchdowns and a 4.50 yards-per-carry average.

The split end also scored from 39 yards out. Leonard Weaver saw action with the tailbacks, and looks to have a hold on third-down duties in Seattle.

Weaver, who missed all of 2006 with an ankle injury, is listed as a fullback on the Seahawks’ roster but the team is trying to remove some of the load from Shaun Alexander. Alexander hasn’t been much of a receiving threat since 2003, so the opportunity is there for Weaver to capture value in PPR leagues.

Weaver’s role is expanding, and could continue to do so after the Seahawks look at the tape and assess potential personnel changes during their Week 8 bye. He’s become the go-to back in obvious passing situations.

Weaver fumbled a handoff and also a caused a 12-yard rush by Maurice Morris to come back on a holding penalty. Weaver entered camp with a strong shot at being the Seahawks’ third-down back, but he hasn’t performed well.

Pearman finished with one catch and 71 kickoff return yards in three games. He’ll enter restricted free agent in 2008 coming off a crippling injury. Leonard Weaver figures to see more action on third downs moving forward.

Leonard Weaver will be Mack Strong’s backup at fullback this season.

Perhaps most importantly, the Seahawks kept him on the field as they tried to come back late in the fourth quarter. Weaver looked more explosive and quicker than Shaun Alexander, who the home crowd booed throughout the game. He could get more involved in the base offense moving forward.

The fullback/tailback hybrid could replace Mack Strong on the roster. Strong’s play slipped badly last season, while NBC’s John Madden mentioned Weaver would be a better candidate for carries if Shaun Alexander gets hurt. Weaver is on the fantasy radar.