Seattle Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead's recovery from a serious knee injury continues, but the former Portland State star isn't expected to be ready for the beginning of the 2017 regular season.

Shead, who suffered a torn ACL during the Seahawks playoff game against Atlanta in January, is likely to start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, according to a report. If Shead is placed on the list, he will miss the first six games of the season.

The injury abruptly ended what was a breakout season for Shead. Shead, 28, posted a career-high 81 tackles and one interception in 2016. He also had a team-high 14 passes defended during the season.

Shead signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract in March, but the Seahawks must find a suitable replacement for Shead while he continues rehabbing his knee.

The likely starter at right cornerback in Shead's place is Jeremy Lane. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said he was happy with Lane's performance during the team's organized team activities and minicamp, noting Lane's renewed focus following a disappointing 2016 season. Lane was the team's starting nickleback in 2016 and the Seahawks will likely choose from Neiko Thorpe and rookie Shaquille Griffin to replace Lane if he starts at right cornerback.

-- Geoffrey C. Arnold | @geoffreycarnold