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Davis

With Marcus Tubbs (Achilles) also ailing, Seattle is now thin at their strongest position of depth on paper. Head coach Mike Holmgren expects Davis back for Week 1.

''It’s one of those decisions right now where I’m going to go home and talk to my family about it and see what the best thing is to do,’' Davis said. The other option is for him to rest for several weeks and then try to play through it.

The Cardinals also lost QB Kurt Warner (groin) and CB Antrel Rolle (knee) to injuries, but coach Dennis Green called Davis’ injury ''much more serious.’'

Arizona’s defense, especially against the run, has been a huge disappointment this season.

Joseph sat out in Week 1 with back spasms, but the injury now appears more serious. New signee Russell Davis will see time at tackle in Joseph’s place. Tough week for the Giants.

Davis won’t help replace a hole at right defensive end, but has a history of run stopping in the league. Willie Joseph could now see more time outside.

Davis is no star but was the most legitimate run stuffer Seattle had on its interior line following Marcus Tubbs’ ACL tear. The team felt he was expendable due to Ellis Wyms’ addition. The Seahawks’ run defense could struggle this season if Brandon Mebane doesn’t deliver on his promise.

With Kendrick Clancy signed, he should get a better deal elsewhere. He’s visiting the Seahawks Monday.

Contract info is not yet available, but the ‘Hawks interior defensive line is stocked with depth. The seven-year vet was a starter with the Cardinals and has nose tackle-size at 6-4/305. A biceps injury limited him to three games in 2005.

Davis could be viewed as an affordable replacement for Rocky Bernard, who met with the Chiefs yesterday.