Seahawks adjust backfield rotation for season opener against Patriots
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks enter their Wednesday night season opener against the New England Patriots with a reshaped backfield following the departure of Kenneth Walker. With Zach Charbonnet sidelined by a torn ACL, the team intends to feature rookie Jadarian Price as the primary ball carrier for early downs. George Holani is expected to rotate in primarily for passing situations, including blocking and receptions. Emmanuel Wilson remains a secondary option for the running back group. Meanwhile, wide receiver Rashid Shaheed will be available for the matchup, though his recent usage suggests he is not projected for a high volume of targets. The team enters this transition period looking to establish a new identity on offense after losing their starting running back to free agency during the offseason.
- •Jadarian Price is expected to serve as the lead back in Week 1.
- •George Holani will primarily contribute on third downs as a receiver and blocker.
- •Zach Charbonnet will miss at least four games while recovering from a torn ACL.
- •Rashid Shaheed remains on the active roster after a 2025 trade-deadline acquisition.
- •Seattle faces New England in their season debut on Wednesday night.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is Jadarian Price or George Holani Seattle Seahawks' lead RB in Week 1?
- 12:43 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy football start or sit Week 1: Jadarian Price, George Holani, Rashid Shaheed
"The Seattle Seahawks have an interesting situation at running back with Jadarian Price and George Holani. Let's try and figure out who will be the team's lead back in Week 1.
"Some fantasy football start or sit advice for Seahawks running backs Jadarian Price and George Holani, and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 6:00 PMIs Jadarian Price or George Holani Seattle Seahawks' lead RB in Week 1?
The Seattle Seahawks have an interesting situation at running back with Jadarian Price and George Holani. Let's try and figure out who will be the team's lead back in Week 1.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 12:43 PMFantasy football start or sit Week 1: Jadarian Price, George Holani, Rashid Shaheed
Some fantasy football start or sit advice for Seahawks running backs Jadarian Price and George Holani, and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed.
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