Zach Charbonnet prepares for crucial contract year with Seahawks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is set to enter a pivotal contract year in 2026 after a strong performance in 2025. He recorded career highs with 730 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns, contributing to the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory. Recovering from a torn ACL sustained during the previous playoffs, Charbonnet aims to showcase his skills in the upcoming season for a potential lucrative deal. Pro Football Focus rated him as the eighth-highest graded player heading into his contract year, with a notable overall grade of 85.1. Success this season may position him as a leading contender for a long-term contract.
- •Charbonnet recorded 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025.
- •He won the Super Bowl with the Seahawks last season.
- •Pro Football Focus graded him as eighth overall for players in contract years.
- •Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL injury.
- •He aims to secure a lucrative contract following the 2026 season.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks RB Charbonnet among the best players in contract year in 2026
"Seahawks star Zach Charbonnet approaches his contract year in 2026 as one of the best players due to hit free agency in less than a year’s time.
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