Seahawks face running back challenges entering 2026 season

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:26 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Seahawks face running back challenges entering 2026 season
Summary

The Seattle Seahawks will start the 2026 season against the New England Patriots, following their 2025 Super Bowl victory. The team must address the absence of Kenneth Walker III, now with the Kansas City Chiefs, and the potential sidelining of co-starter Zach Charbonnet due to knee surgery. Rookie Jadarian Price, along with Emmanuel Wilson and George Holani, will be tapped to fill the running back roles. Analysts raise concerns over the impact of this reshuffled backfield on Seattle’s performance in the upcoming season.

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  • Seahawks begin 2026 season against the New England Patriots.
  • Kenneth Walker III has departed for the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • Zach Charbonnet might miss significant time due to knee surgery.
  • Rookie Jadarian Price is expected to contribute at running back.
  • Emmanuel Wilson and George Holani are additional options in the backfield.
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  • 8:26 PMYahoo SportsSeahawks 'Achilles heel' for 2026 is obvious Kenneth Walker III problem
What they're saying
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This obvious issue might be what holds the Seahawks back in 2026.

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