George Holani is walking into Seahawks training camp with a real chance to turn a bigger workload into something lasting.
Seattle’s backfield has been reshaped this offseason, and that opens the door for the third-year runner in a way that wasn’t there before. The Seahawks drafted rookie Jadarian Price in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, added former Green Bay Packers power back Emanuel Wilson on a one-year deal, and watched Kenneth Walker III leave for the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency after winning Super Bowl LX MVP honors.
That churn matters because Zach Charbonnet is also expected to miss potentially half or more of the regular season while he works back from a torn ACL. With that in mind, Holani has already started picking up more reps during OTAs and minicamp.
ESPN’s Brady Henderson said the Seahawks are high on Holani and are prepared to give him plenty of work during the season. Holani also got more playing time in the postseason after Charbonnet went down, and Seattle’s offensive setup should keep him in the mix. The team is sticking with a philosophy built around multiple backs, heavy run schemes and zone runs, which lines up well with Holani’s opportunity.
There’s also a bigger-picture angle here. Seattle’s front office tends to map out scenarios ahead of time, and one possibility is that Price and Holani form a productive tandem this season. Price has already said he is willing to share carries, and he comes from offenses where running backs split the workload.
If Holani puts together a strong season, he could carve out a real role for himself on the roster. In fact, he could even push for permanent No. 2 running back reps if Charbonnet’s recovery takes longer than expected or if the injury proves more complicated than initially thought. For that to happen, Holani would need to stay consistent all season.
The financial side also gives him a path. Charbonnet is in the final year of his rookie deal, while Holani is on a one-year contract. That could make Holani the cheaper option, even if Charbonnet brings more experience in Seattle’s offense.
For now, though, the momentum is with Holani, and the Seahawks appear ready to see just how far it can carry him this season.
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