Seahawks Roster Fluidity Ahead of Monday Night Clash with Bears
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Running back Zach Charbonnet is set for his 2026 debut, while rookie Jadarian Price's status remains uncertain despite team transactions.
The Seattle Seahawks are finalizing their backfield personnel ahead of a Monday night matchup against the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field. As CBS Sports first reported, running back Zach Charbonnet is expected to make his 2026 season debut after recovering from an ACL tear suffered during the NFC divisional round playoff victory over the San Francisco 49ers in January. Charbonnet's absence from the final injury report signals his availability for the game.
The status of first-round rookie running back Jadarian Price remains less clear. CBS Sports reports that Price has missed the previous four contests due to a chest injury while placed on injured reserve. While ESPN reports that Price will play, and Seattle has designated him to return, head coach Mike Macdonald declined to provide a definitive confirmation on Saturday, stating the team is working through roster issues. Macdonald noted that any move regarding Price would likely occur on Monday.
Seattle has until two weeks from now to activate Price before he must be moved to season-ending injured reserve. If Price is not activated for Week 8, CBS Sports reports that Charbonnet will likely share rushing duties with Emanuel Wilson, who currently leads the team with 111 carries, 403 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns.
To support the rushing attack and protect quarterback Sam Darnold—who CBS Sports notes has the NFL's worst expected points added (EPA) per dropback when pressured at -0.63—Seattle recently traded for Quenton Nelson. Nelson is expected to make his debut for the Seahawks on Monday.