The Seahawks got a little lift on defense Thursday, but the offense took a hit in the latest injury report.
Safety Ty Okada was back on the field as a limited participant for the first time since training camp, a notable step for a fourth-year safety who has missed Seattle’s first three games. Julian Love also remained limited after sitting out last week with a calf injury, though he told reporters before practice that he expects to play Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers.
The concern for Seattle came at running back. Rookie Jadarian Price, who had been limited Wednesday, did not practice because of a chest injury.
Price dealt with the issue last week too before playing against Washington, but it had not kept him off the practice field until Thursday. George Holani was limited with a rib injury, leaving Emanuel Wilson as the only running back on Seattle’s 53-man roster without an injury designation.
There was also a meaningful return in the backfield. Zach Charbonnet took part in his first practice since tearing his ACL in the divisional round of the playoffs in January. He was limited, and he still can’t get into game action until next week because he opened the season on the physically unable to perform list, which requires a player to miss at least four games.
Seattle’s full injury report also included several players who were full participants: Grey Zabel, Jarran Reed, Leonard Williams, Nick Emmanwori, Brandon Pili and Rashid Shaheed.
The Chargers had their own issues Thursday, with seven players out of practice, though two were listed as resting. The biggest shift for Los Angeles came with wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who was held out after being limited the previous day. McConkey, a 2024 second-round pick, led the team in receiving yards last season.
Los Angeles also listed Brenen Thompson, Kayode Awosika, Charlie Kolar, Bud Dupree, Dalvin Tomlinson and Derwin James among the players who did not participate. Derwin James was noted as a hamstring/resting player.
Limited for the Chargers were Trey Lance, Keaton Mitchell, Justin Eboigbe, Donte Jackson and Elijah Molden, while Khalil Mack was a full participant as a resting player.
The Seahawks and Chargers meet Sunday at 1:25 p.m. at Lumen Field. Seahawks Radio Network coverage on Seattle Sports begins at 10 a.m. with the pregame show.
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