Seahawks hoping Tatupu not lost for season

Sports Network | October 19, 2009

Kirkland, WA (Sports Network) - Seahawks head coach Jim Mora stated in his press conference Monday that linebacker Lofa Tatupu may not be lost for the season one day after thinking otherwise.

Tatupu was injured in Sunday's 27-3 setback to the Arizona Cardinals and it was first believed that he completely tore his left pectoral muscle.

However, Mora indicated it may only be a partial tear and further tests will be done to determine how long the three-time Pro Bowl selection will be sidelined.

"After further review and further imaging, we're not certain yet Lofa is done [for the season]. They did an MRI test, and it doesn't look like the muscles and tendons are completely detached from the bone," Mora said. "They are going to image the other side and try to determine the exact extent of the injury...So we'll keep our fingers crossed."

Tatupu appeared to suffer the injury while tackling Arizona receiver Larry Fitzgerald late in the first half. Tatupu walked off the field holding his chest with his left arm limp.

The fifth-year veteran has 21 tackles and one sack on the year.