Pete Carroll: 'Chris Clemons is making great progress'

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has revealed that defensive end Chris Clemons is making "great progress" in his recovery from injury.

Clemons tore his ACL in a playoff match against the Washington Redskins last season and underwent surgery on the problem during the off-season, leaving his participation in the early stages of the upcoming campaign in doubt.

The 31-year-old is unlikely to be ready to face the Carolina Panthers in his side's regular season opener on September 8, but Carroll insisted that a final decision on his availability is yet to be made.

"He's making great progress. We have a big decision to make there," Carroll is quoted as saying by ESPN.

The Seahawks have won all three of their pre-season matches so far and face the Oakland Raiders in the final warm-up game on Thursday.