Jadarian Price’s exit from the Seattle Seahawks’ 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday ended up sounding far more alarming in the moment than it did by Monday.
What the team first called a chest injury is actually a shoulder issue, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said during his weekly appearance on Seattle Sports radio. And while Macdonald stopped short of diving into details, he made it clear he doesn’t expect the running back to be out long.
He described the problem as "nothing serious, it doesn't seem," and added that it’s "a technical term for somewhere up in your shoulder" while saying the joint itself remains "intact."
Price left the game in the fourth quarter after going down against Arizona, and Seattle turned to Emanuel Wilson from there. Wilson handled 21 carries for 92 yards, giving the Seahawks another sturdy option in the backfield if Price needs more time. Price had 13 rushes for 52 yards before leaving.
Through two games, both backs have 23 carries. Price has 104 yards and a touchdown, while Wilson has 95 yards.
Macdonald also had an update on quarterback Sam Darnold, and this one pointed in a more encouraging direction than it did earlier in the week. The coach said Darnold has a chance to play against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.
Darnold has been working back from a soft-tissue injury to his glute that he suffered on Seattle’s opening possession in Week 1 against the New England Patriots. It was originally labeled a hip injury, but further evaluation showed the hip joint was not affected. The Seahawks opted not to place him on injured reserve, and Macdonald said the recovery timetable has moved up "quite drastically."
Drew Lock filled in and made the most of the chance. Against the Cardinals, he passed for 235 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, bringing his season totals to four touchdown passes and no picks.
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