The Seattle Seahawks are reportedly signing prolific return man Devin Hester to the active roster.

Seahawks are signing return maven Devin Hester for the playoffs. — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 4, 2017

With the loss of wide receiver Tyler Lockett to injured reserve, the Seahawks have been forced to make some changes in the return game. Wide receiver Paul Richardson and rookie running back J.D McKissic returned kicks for the Seahawks last week, cornerback Richard Sherman handled the punt duties.

Carroll sang the praises of both McKissic and Sherman during his Tuesday press conference, and it was expected the two would remain the returners for this week’s wild card game against the Detroit Lions come Saturday.

“He did a good job, he played a good football game for us,” Carroll said of McKissic. “That’s the first time he played in a regular season, NFL game. He was very comfortable, competed really well, good decision making, handled the ball well. He did fine. We like that guy.

“Richard did a really good job taking care of the football, that was a good job by him. He has an average, too. He has an average as a punt returner.”

But with the addition of Hester, there might be some competition this week in the Seahawks return game.

Since 2006, Hester has found great success returning both punts and kicks. Throughout his career Hester has played for the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, and, most recently, with the Baltimore Ravens this season. Hester holds numerous franchise and league records and is widely regarded as one of the game’s all-time great returners.

The Seahawks would have to release a player to make room for Hester on the 53-man roster, and it’s been reported that team will be waiving safety Tyvis Powell.

#Seahawks have informed rookie S Tyvis Powell that they are going to waive him, source said. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) January 4, 2017

Neither move has yet to be confirmed by the team.