Seattle’s backfield took a turn in opposite directions on Friday’s injury report, with Jadarian Price moving closer to a possible return while Zach Charbonnet’s status became less clear.
Price, who is dealing with a chest injury, was a full participant one day after getting back on the field. It was his first full practice since he landed on injured reserve on Oct. 3, and head coach Mike Macdonald said Thursday it’s “realistic” that Price could be available for Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears.
Charbonnet’s situation wasn’t nearly as encouraging. After being a full participant in each of the previous four practices, he was limited Friday because of a knee injury. That leaves his chances of making his much-anticipated return from February ACL surgery uncertain heading into Monday night.
The Seahawks also continued to monitor several other key names. Left tackle Charles Cross (ankle), wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (knee) and edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu (ankle) were sidelined for a second straight day.
Defensive tackle Byron Murphy II showed up on the report with a new back injury and was listed as limited. On the positive side, three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Leonard Williams (Achilles) and starting linebacker Drake Thomas (ankle) both moved from limited on Thursday to full participation on Friday. That’s a strong sign for Thomas, who has missed the past two games and may be on track to rejoin the starting lineup.
Backup nose tackle Brandon Pili was another new addition, sitting out with a back issue.
Seattle’s full practice report also included:
- Did not participate: T Charles Cross (ankle), WR Rashid Shaheed (knee), EDGE Uchenna Nwosu (ankle), G Anthony Bradford (knee), RB Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring), DT Brandon Pili (back), LB Patrick O’Connell (toe)
- Limited participation: DT Byron Murphy II (back), RB Zach Charbonnet (knee), LB Tyrice Knight (hip), QB Drew Lock (right elbow)
- Full participation: DT Leonard Williams (Achilles), RB Jadarian Price (chest), LB Drake Thomas (ankle), G Quenton Nelson (knee), FB Brady Russell (wrist), EDGE Connor O’Toole (hamstring), LB Chazz Surratt (calf), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury-related/rest), EDGE DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury-related/rest)
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