Seahawks limit Jadarian Price's workload in NFL debut against Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks faced the New England Patriots in their season opener on September 10, 2026, experiencing an early setback when quarterback Sam Darnold was injured five plays into the game. Rookie running back Jadarian Price, the Seahawks' first-round draft choice, received only seven carries through much of the game, finishing with 52 yards on 10 attempts. Offensive coordinator Brian Fleury stated that the team's strategy was to manage Price's workload cautiously in his debut. Seattle is set to play the Arizona Cardinals in their first NFC West matchup of the season this Sunday.
- •Jadarian Price had 52 yards on 10 carries in his NFL debut.
- •Sam Darnold exited the game early due to injury.
- •Brian Fleury emphasized a cautious approach to Price's usage.
- •Seattle's next game is against the Arizona Cardinals.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Puzzled by how Seahawks limited Jadarian Price in his debut? It was by design
"New offensive coordinator Brian Fleury explains the plan for the rookie first-round draft choice--even with starting QB Sam Darnold out.
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