Julian Love’s work to get back from injury might pay off this week.

Or, it might not. Again. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald on Monday was cautiously optimistic Love might return to practice this week off injured reserve.

“It’s a possibility,” is what the coach said Monday afternoon, a day after Seattle’s 26-0 win over Minnesota.

The Pro Bowl veteran has played in only three of the first 12 games. He hasn’t played since late September because of a hamstring injury. He went on injured reserve Nov. 1.

He became eligible to return to practice last week. But Macdonald said Love had a setback in his return, so he has yet to come back. Defensive tackle Jarran Reed, tight end Eric Saubert and wide receiver Dareke Young also could be eligible to return to practice off IR this week. The Seahawks

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