Seahawks’ Harvin not cleared to practice


Jan 11, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin (11) is helped off the field by medical staff members against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of the 2013 NFC divisional playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin, who suffered a concussion in last week’s playoff win, did not practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Coach Pete Carroll said Harvin was meeting with doctors Wednesday.

Harvin will need to receive separate clearances both to return to practice and to play Sunday.

Harvin suffered a concussion late in the first half of Saturday’s 23-15 NFC divisional playoff victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Harvin tried to make a leaping catch in the end zone late in the first half Saturday before falling backward and hitting his head on the turf.

Harvin had major hip surgery on Aug. 1 to repair a torn labrum and was playing in only his second game of the season and his first since Nov. 17 against Minnesota.

Harvin caught three passes for 21 yards in the first half Saturday and had one carry on an end-around for 9 yards.