Seahawks adjust running back depth for season opener against Patriots

The Seattle Seahawks enter the 2026 NFL season opener against the New England Patriots facing significant changes in their backfield. Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III, who rushed for 135 yards in the team’s championship win over the Patriots in February, has joined the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, primary backup Zach Charbonnet remains on the physically unable to perform list due to a torn ACL and is expected to miss at least the first four games. First-round rookie Jadarian Price is set to start in the backfield despite not appearing in any preseason snaps. The loss of a consistent rushing threat creates potential challenges for the passing attack led by Sam Darnold, as the offense adapts to a new identity. Seattle faces the same New England defense it defeated in the Super Bowl seven months ago to begin the regular season.

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