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Seattle Seahawks face running game concerns as 2026 season begins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:54 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Seattle Seahawks face running game concerns as 2026 season begins

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks enter the 2026 NFL season with a strong overall roster but face significant challenges in their running game. Kenneth Walker III's departure leaves a gap in production, with Zach Charbonnet still recovering from a torn ACL. The team also drafted Jadarian Price from Notre Dame but is dealing with injury and inexperience issues in the backfield. If the running game struggles, it could put pressure on the offensive line and passing attack. The Seahawks will need consistent performance from their running backs to succeed this season.

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Status Watch

•Kenneth Walker III left the team, impacting the running game.
•Zach Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL injury.
•Seattle drafted Jadarian Price with the 32nd pick.
•Inexperienced running backs present a challenge for the offense.
•The Seahawks need strong production from the running backs to succeed.

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8:54 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle Seahawks Have 1 Major Concern Despite Having the Second-Best NFL Roster

What they're saying

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The Seattle Seahawks enter the 2026 season with one of the NFL’s strongest rosters, but a notable weakness could emerge in the running game. Kenneth Walker III and the uncertainty surrounding the backfield leave Seattle with a potential problem despite the overall quality of its roster. The concern stems from the changes within the running […] The post Seattle Seahawks Have 1 Major Concern Despite Having the Second-Best NFL Roster appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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