The Seattle Seahawks expect to be without star quarterback Russell Wilson for at least the next three contests. However, it seems that Wilson himself didn't get the memo.

According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, Wilson still practiced with his team for pretty much the entire weeks despite the fact that he's nursing a finger injury on his throwing hand. Seahawks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron shed some light on Wilson's current status, and apparently, the 32-year-old QB is not letting his injury get in the way of his preparations for game day:

“You know Russell,” Waldron said. “He’s got his injury he’s got to deal with, but that’s not going to keep him from preparing as if he’s playing in the game, as well. He’s ready to go out there and start. He’s taking every mental rep there is. As much as he can do physically he’s doing that, and then being right there as a sounding board for Geno (Smith).”

Waldron made it abundantly clear, however, that Wilson isn't expected to play anytime soon. Nevertheless, the seven-time Pro Bowl quarterback is still going to play a key role for the Seahawks from the sidelines:

“I know he’s going to want to have some input there in what he sees,” Waldron said. “… He’s just another coach on the sideline now. His role this week isn’t to go play in the game, but his role is to help us any way he can, and he’s so in on doing that and so willing to see what’s going on that on gameday it won’t be any different.”

Currently at 2-3, the Seahawks haven't exactly had a strong start to the campaign. With Wilson out of commission, the rest of the squad will need to step up their game as they look to add a few more wins to their tally.