Amid injuries, Lemuel Jeanpierre returns as trusted center option for Seahawks
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Facing a dilemma at the center position following an injury to Max Unger last week, the Seattle Seahawks were fortunate that former backup Lemuel Jeanpierre was still available as a free agent.
The Seahawks re-signed Jeanpierre on Tuesday to provide depth at center following a high-ankle sprain suffered by Unger last week against the Kansas City Chiefs.
With Unger out for a month and Stephen Schilling already on injured reserve due to a knee injury, the Seahawks were down to their fourth-string option at center in Patrick Lewis, and without another healthy body on the roster.
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Jeanpierre had been with Seattle the previous four seasons while serving as Unger's primary backup. Jeanpierre has started eight games in place of Unger over that span.
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