Forsett defies odds to start opener for Seahawks

RENTON, Wash. (AP) - Justin Forsett sat at his locker preparing for practice when Deion Branch walked up to deliver his jersey for the day: A Seattle Seahawks logo “onesie.”

The mild-mannered Forsett couldn't help but laugh at the piece of baby apparel. For the diminutive Forsett, it was a gesture that symbolized the same uphill climb he's been dealing with his entire career.

He's small. At 5-foot-8, 198 pounds he's one of the smallest players on the Seahawks roster.

But despite his stature, Forsett has worked his way up from a twice-released, fringe NFL player to the Seahawks' opening day starter at running back.