Jimmy Graham comes off PUP, returns to practice

The Seattle Seahawks have removed Jimmy Graham from the physically unable to perform list, and the star tight end returned to the practice field on Wednesday.

Graham, who suffered a season-ending knee injury last November, was in pads with the rest of his teammates.

#Seahawks TE Jimmy Graham returns to practicehttps://t.co/Mkpe2YC3tH pic.twitter.com/xJJoqg1MO2

— Stephen Cohen (@scohenPI) August 10, 2016

Given the severity of the injury (video here), Seahawks fans have to feel encouraged that Graham has returned to practice less than eight months later.

Graham’s 48 catches, 605 yards and two touchdowns in 2015 were the lowest totals of his career since his rookie season. It took him a while to establish chemistry with Russell Wilson and become a threat in Seattle’s run-heavy offense, but the Seahawks will likely look to get him more involved this season.