The Seahawks’ backfield took a hit this week, with rookie running back Jadarian Price landing on injured reserve after aggravating the chest injury he first suffered in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, ESPN reported.
That move means Seattle will be without its leading rusher for at least four weeks. Price played through the issue in the Week 3 loss to the Washington Commanders, where he carried the ball five times for 15 yards, but his practice week quickly went sideways. He was limited on Wednesday, then sat out Thursday and Friday before being ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Through three games, Price had been the Seahawks’ most productive runner, piling up 28 carries for 119 yards. With him sidelined, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani are set to handle backfield duties alongside Sam Darnold.
Seattle’s upcoming stretch doesn’t get any easier, either, with the Chargers next, followed by the San Francisco 49ers, a Thursday night trip to the Denver Broncos, and then a Sunday night matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.
There was at least one encouraging note on the injury front: the Seahawks designated Zach Charbonnet to return to practice this week as he works back from the ACL tear he suffered in last year’s divisional-round win over the 49ers. That designation opens a 21-day window in which he can practice without counting against the 53-man roster. Charbonnet posted a career-high 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns last season.
“It’s a matter of how many practices they need, roster spots and things like that. He’s doing a great job and he’s in a great position mentally, " Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday.
"It’s just about what’s the best time and how does that create the most opportunities to get them ready to play? We’ve got the Denver week.
There’s not a lot of great practice (opportunities) that week. How does that affect it?
There are some other things going on that we’ve just got to work through, but we’ll decide by tomorrow. He’ll either practice tomorrow, or he won’t."
Price’s absence still stings for an offense that had leaned on him early. The Notre Dame product was the final pick in the first round of this year’s draft, and he arrived with a strong résumé after rushing for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2025 behind Jeremiyah Love. He also led the FBS in kickoff return average at 37.5 among players with at least 10 returns.
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