He had his eyes on the Seahawks practice Wednesday, though, getting a look at the workout via Skype.

Call it a modern Cable connection.

Cable is scheduled to be released from the hospital later this week, but it's uncertain whether he will be available to work with the team Sunday against Atlanta.

"He is scheduled to get out of hte hospital before the weekend," coach Pete Carroll said. "So we'll see what happens and where he is. Knowing Tom he's going to do everything he can I'm sure. He may be doing the 12th Man flag before we get the game started."

With Cable absent, Pat Ruehl -- the team's assistant offensive-line coach -- oversaw offensive line drills during practice while Ben Malcolmson -- the team's digitial media coordinator -- help up an iPad, transmitting the drills to Cable via Skype.