The Seahawks got a scare in the fourth quarter when Jadarian Price exited with a chest injury, and the team listed his return as questionable.
Price had been productive before leaving, finishing with 13 carries for 52 yards and adding one catch for 8 yards. He also put the ball on the ground early, recording his first NFL fumble, but overall it was another strong outing for the rookie back. Emanuel Wilson handled the load after Price went out and had already been doing solid work spelling him, piling up close to 80 yards from scrimmage.
Price was seen heading back to the sideline without his jersey as Seattle used a long drive to drain the clock late in the fourth quarter. That doesn’t automatically mean the injury is serious, especially with the game well in hand, but it was clearly enough to keep him from finishing. More should come out during the week.
The timing matters more than the injury itself right now. Seattle is already playing without starting quarterback Sam Darnold, and Zach Charbonnet is not eligible to return until week 5.
If Price has to miss time, the Seahawks would be left thin at running back in a hurry. JSN can't do everything.
For now, Wilson and George Holani are the next men up. Wilson has looked good today, though he doesn’t have much starting experience in the league.
Holani saw limited action, and it’s not yet clear how much that means. Jacardia Wright and Velus Jones Jr are also on the practice squad as possible options, with Wright coming off a rough preseason and Jones serving as a sort of RB/WR hybrid.
If Seattle needs outside help, there are free agents available, including Joe Mixon, Austin Ekeler, and Nick Chubb. The Seahawks probably won’t rush into that kind of move, but with the position suddenly looking thin, it can’t be dismissed outright. Even so, the bigger picture remains positive: Seattle is 2-0 after a dominant win in Arizona, and the bad news today is still far outweighed by the good.
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