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2026-07-26 05:33 UTC → 2026-08-01 14:06 UTC ·
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Seattle Seahawks RB roster decisions competition
In early July the The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks were assessing continue to shape their running back depth running‑back group after the departure of star MVP Kenneth Walker III in free agency and the season‑ending ACL tear suffered by backup injury to Zach Charbonnet in Charbonnet. By late July, the playoffs. Coach Mike Macdonald weighed options that included undrafted veteran George Holani, team had integrated roughly 30 % new personnel, relying on first‑round rookie Jadarian Price, veteran George Holani and other backups such as backup Emanuel Wilson. Later Wilson while weighing free‑agent Najee Harris as additional depth. Training camp in the month early August intensified the team formally placed backfield battle. Price, despite ball‑security concerns, is expected to share carries, and Holani has emerged as a “camp surprise,” positioning himself as a potential RB2 or larger role. Charbonnet remains on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list at PUP list, missing the start of training camp, confirming a nine‑to‑twelve‑month recovery period following his February surgery. The move cemented the intensified competition in Seattle’s backfield, leaving the club to rely on Holani, Price and other depth players while navigating the campaign. The Seahawks’ roster changes caused by Walker’s exit. By late July the Seahawks, now defending champions, had integrated roughly 30 % new personnel. In addition to Price, Wilson construction and Holani, the organization is evaluating veteran free‑agent Najee Harris as a possible addition to bolster depth. The running‑back situation now combines official injury management for Charbonnet with active roster construction aimed at preserving aim to preserve a productive rushing attack for the 2026 season.