Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is not known for his punt returns.

With wide receiver Tyler Lockett out for the season on injured reserve, Sherman has been “returning” punts for the last two weeks with a modicum of success. Sherman has mostly been relegated to fair catches, likely for safety’s sake.

Early last week, the Seahawks signed return specialist Devin Hester to the 53-man roster, relieving Sherman of his duties. Hester is regarded as one of the greatest return men in the business, a reputation that has not escaped Sherman.

“See, everybody was on me about the punt returns,” Sherman said playfully after the Seahawks’ 26-6 wild-card win over the Detroit Lions on Satuday. “Then he comes in there, the legend comes in there, and fair catches and nobody says anything. I’m starting to think it was a little bias there.

“But I tried my best to get my spot back. They didn’t give it to me. But I appreciate you guys. You guys have a beautiful day.”

Hester had three fair catches and one punt return Saturday for 5 yards on the night. He’ll have at least one other chance to prove himself this postseason, as the Seahawks head to Atlanta next Saturday for a divisional-round matchup against the Falcons.