Examining the Seattle Seahawks' roster:

QUARTERBACKS (3)

Whether or not to keep Pryor may be the most difficult decision the Seahawks have because keeping a third QB means they will have to cut someone else at another spot they would have kept. But Pryor may have done enough in his return to Oakland Thursday night to earn the spot. He was 11 of 17 passing for 134 yards overall, including a 33-yard TD pass to cap an 87-yard drive at the end of the first half. B.J. Daniels also played well, leading the team on a 91-yard drive late in the fourth quarter and throwing a 7-yard TD pass to Bryan Walters.

RUNNING BACKS (3)

Michael didn't play Thursday night because of a hamstring injury, but Turbin has done enough to earn the first backup spot behind Lynch. I don't think Spencer Ware has done enough to earn a spot at RB or FB. Rookie Demitrius Bronson ran well again Friday night and could end up on the practice squad.

FULLBACKS (1)

Coleman has played well as the starting FB and continues to improve his blocking skills. The other fullback is rookie Kiero Small (5-foot-8, 250 pounds), who could end up on the practice squad. Turbin can line up at FB if needed.

RECEIVERS (6)

Four of these spots are set -- Harvin, Baldwin, Kearse and Richardson, the rookie speedster from Colorado. But eight players are vying for the final two spots, or maybe just one. Kevin Norwood, a rookie from Alabama, had foot surgery and may be headed to a redshirt season on IR. Lockette and Walters are the likely candidates for the last two spots. Walters fumbled a kickoff return Thursday, but he also had the TD catch from Daniels, along with a great catch on a 33-yard throw from Pryor. And Walters had five kickoff returns for 137 yards. He also returns punts. Lockette's 4.3 speed helps make him a excellent coverage guy on punts and kickoffs. Phil Bates looked good in training camp and helped himself with the 33-yard TD catch Thursday, but it may not be enough.

TIGHT ENDS (3)

The question here is whether the Seahawks want to keep three tight ends. You would think on a team that relies on its power running game, that would be a given. However, the Seahawks often used OT Alvin Bailey as a tight end (or extra tackle) on running plays toward the end of last season. It looked like Helfet had the third TE spot locked down, but he injured his shoulder last week and didn't play Thursday night. Undrafted rookie Rashaun Allen or rookie Morrell Presley could end up in the practice squad.

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (9)

All the decisions here are about which men will be the four backups. Any doubts about whether Britt could step in and start at RT as a rookie have been put to rest. Bailey and Jeanpierre probably are locked in so that leaves two available spots. One could go to the veteran Winston, who will cost the Seahawks $1 million, but he can give them quality snaps at either tackle spot. The other backup has to be a guard so it could come down to Stephen Schilling or Caylin Hauptmann. Last week I had Schilling, but now I think Hauptmann may get that backup guard spot. Schilling grew up in the Seattle area and was signed in the offseason. He has shown he also can play center. Hauptmann has a bit of a mean streak that offensive line coach Tom Cable loves. The coaches are high of rookie tackle Garry Gilliam, a quality athlete who also played tight end at Penn State. He may be headed to the practice squad.

DEFENSIVE LINE (9)

Really tough cut coming here. After outstanding play all preseason, Schofield has earned his spot as a nickel-package pass rusher. DE Benson Mayowa is on the bubble. Scruggs’ return after missing last season will help the depth because he can play defensive end or defensive tackle. The Seahawks are high on rookie defensive end Marsh, who will factor in in nickel packages. Rookie Jimmy Staten probably goes to the practice squad. Hill has his best preseason game Thursday night, as did DT D'Anthony Smith, but someone has to go.

LINEBACKERS (7)

This comes done to what happens with Irvin, who hasn't been on the field yet this summer after undergoing hip surgery, but he is expected back next week. It's bad news for Korey Toomer if Irvin is ready to play. Coyle has been the biggest surprise at camp. He has started at MLB while Wagner was out with a hamstring injury and played pretty well. Backup MLB Heath Farwell is having groin surgery and is on IR, but his career may be over. Pierre-Louis is a super fast rookie who will contribute a lot on special teams this season if he's healthy. He injured his hamstring Friday night.

CORNERBACKS (5)

It's probably down to Adams or Akeem Auguste for the fifth CB spot. Adams had good and bad moments Thursday night, getting beat of a long TD pass. But he also deflecting a pass that DeShawn Shead returned fro a 54-yard pick six. Lane had a great game two weeks ago but has a groin injury. He'll start as the nickelback if he's healthy. Simon, who missed his rookie year last season with injuries, has impressed everyone with his athleticism.

SAFETIES (4)

Johnson has been solid all preseason and is the first backup at both safety spots. Shead is listed as a cornerback and played that spot Thursday night at Oakland, but the team needs him more at the safety spots. Chancellor is back after offseason hip surgery. Thomas likely has won the job to also return punts. Terrance Parks could slide in here if the team keeps another DB.

SPECIALISTS (3)

These spots are set unless an injury occurs.