The Seahawks’ quick turnaround got a little uglier on Wednesday, with Mike Macdonald ruling out three players for Thursday night’s matchup with the Broncos.
Drake Thomas, Zach Charbonnet and Chazz Surratt will all miss the game in Denver. Thomas is the biggest blow of the group, especially with the linebacker stepping into a larger role next to Ernest Jones IV in 2025 before an ankle injury late in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers last week knocked him out of action.
Macdonald said the Seahawks will turn to Tyrice Knight in Thomas’ place. The 2024 fourth-round pick from UTEP has had multiple chances in the starting lineup over his three seasons in Seattle, though he has not seen heavy usage and has just one tackle in 2026.
Charbonnet won’t be available either as he continues his ACL rehab. Seattle missed him badly last week, and the backfield will again be on the spot after Emmanuel Wilson and George Holani both struggled against the 49ers. With the Seahawks adding Velus Jones Jr. to the active roster on Wednesday, he is another running back option for the team.
There could be better news on Charbonnet soon. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported there is a “legitimate chance” the Seahawks back returns in Week 7.
Surratt, who is mainly used on special teams, is also out, which could open the door for the Seahawks to elevate wide reciever Irv Charles from the practice squad for added depth and flexibility in that unit.
Seattle heads to Denver looking to get back on track Thursday at 5:15 p.m.
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