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[October 18, 2014]  Oct 17 (The Sports Xchange) - The Seattle Seahawks have traded wide receiver Percy Harvin to the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional mid-round draft pick, according to multiple reports.

The trade is contingent on Harvin passing a physical, and the Seahawks (3-2) will reportedly receive a pick between the second and fourth rounds in the 2015 NFL Draft.

Harvin is the Seahawks' most dynamic offensive playmaker, leading the team with 22 receptions for 133 yards this season to go along with 11 catches for 92 yards. However, he has yet to post more than 60 receiving yards in a game this season and was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams due to a thigh injury.

Harvin was signed to a six-year, $67 million contract with $25.5 million in guaranteed money after being acquired from the Minnesota Vikings for first- and seventh-round picks in 2013, but was limited to just one regular-season appearance last season following offseason hip surgery. He did return in the playoffs, and scored on a kickoff return to open the second half in the 43-8 victory over the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl.

Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has been criticized for his heavy use of Harvin on jet sweeps, direct handoffs and other plays designed to get the ball in his hands near the line of scrimmage in lieu of establishing the Seahawks' power ground game.

 



Harvin had three catches for no yards and three carries for minus-1 yard in last Sunday's loss to the Dallas Cowboys in which running back Marshawn Lynch had only two first-half carries and 10 for the game.

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Another day and another practice for the Detroit Lions without superstar wide receiver Calvin Johnson.

Rookie tight end Eric Ebron, tailback Theo Riddick, tight end Joseph Fauria and linebacker Travis Lewis also missed practice Friday. Fauria and Lewis have been ruled out, Ebron and Riddick are doubtful and Johnson is questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints.

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Houston outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney was back on the practice field and Texans coach Bill O'Brien said there is a "50-50" chance the number one overall pick in the draft will play Monday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

O'Brien said Clowney would be a game-time decision.

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New Orleans tight end Jimmy Graham might return to action on Sunday against the Lions and play despite a shoulder injury.

"It's an injury. It's painful. If I am able to play, I will," Graham said.

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer missed practice as he underwent a "minor procedure," according to team public relations manager Bob Hagan.

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Zimmer, in his first season as head coach, is scheduled to return to the team on Saturday and plans to coach the Vikings at Buffalo on Sunday.

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and running back DeMarco Murray are listed as probable for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

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Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (back, hamstring) and linebacker Spencer Paysinger (hamstring) were limited participants Friday, leaving them questionable for Sunday. As expected, running back Rashad Jennings (knee) has been ruled out.

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As quarterback Robert Griffin III upped his practice regimen to include handoffs with the scout team, the Washington Redskins (1-5) are dealing with more pressing injury concerns for Sunday's home game against the Tennessee Titans (2-3).

Second-year cornerback David Amerson was listed as questionable despite taking part in Friday's session as he attempts to pass through the league's concussion protocol. His availability is critical with the defense already without top cornerback DeAngelo Hall for the remainder of the season and with Tracy Porter ruled out again due to a lingering hamstring injury.

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Tennessee listed quarterback Jake Locker as questionable for Sunday's game in Washington.

Locker is recovering from a right thumb injury.

 



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Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin returned to practice, first on-field action since clearing concussion protocol in his recovery from a head his injury.

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