Jadarian Price gains larger role for Seahawks backfield following Charbonnet injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:49 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price faces an increased workload after the team placed Zach Charbonnet on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Charbonnet, who suffered a torn ACL in January, will miss at least the first four games of the season. Following the move, Price remains the primary candidate to handle carries alongside George Holani and Emmanuel Wilson. Price was selected by Seattle with the 32nd pick in this year's draft after recording 113 carries for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns during his final season at Notre Dame. Head coach Mike Macdonald previously noted the rookie's progress during training camp. With Kenneth Walker no longer on the roster, the Seahawks look to the rookie to anchor the ground game as Charbonnet recovers.
- •Zach Charbonnet is sidelined for at least four games after being placed on the reserve/PUP list.
- •Jadarian Price was drafted 32nd overall by the Seahawks to bolster the backfield.
- •Price registered 674 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns last season at Notre Dame.
- •George Holani and Emmanuel Wilson remain available to share early carries in the rotation.
- 2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Jadarian Price set for heavy workload with Zach Charbonnet out to start the season
- 12:47 PMESPN NFL — Are the Seahawks ready for rookie Jadarian Price to lead run game?
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Jadarian Price can take over Seahawks RB room after Zach Charbonnet update
"The Seahawks made it official that running back Zach Charbonnet will start the season on the physically unable to perform list, and that makes it clear how big a role rookie running back Jadarian Price is going to have in the defending champions' offense.
"With Zach Charbonnet set to miss the first four weeks on the PUP list, Seattle will turn to its first-round pick.
"The rookie has the green light to own Seattle's backfield.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 2:39 PMJadarian Price set for heavy workload with Zach Charbonnet out to start the season
The Seahawks made it official that running back Zach Charbonnet will start the season on the physically unable to perform list, and that makes it clear how big a role rookie running back Jadarian Price is going to have in the defending champions' offense.
- ESPN NFLAug 31, 2026, 12:47 PMAre the Seahawks ready for rookie Jadarian Price to lead run game?
With Zach Charbonnet set to miss the first four weeks on the PUP list, Seattle will turn to its first-round pick.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 12:24 AMJadarian Price can take over Seahawks RB room after Zach Charbonnet update
The rookie has the green light to own Seattle's backfield.
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