The Seattle Seahawks have placed rookie running back Jadarian Price — their leading rusher and the No. 32 overall pick in the 2026 draft out of Notre Dame — on injured reserve because of a chest injury. He had already been ruled out for Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers; being moved to IR means he’ll be unavailable for at least four games.
Coach Mike Macdonald said the move should give Price time to recover and praised his effort and attitude since arriving in Seattle, noting injuries are part of the game and that Price has done everything asked of him. Macdonald added that the team believes Price has a bright future and will return to play well when healthy.
With Price sidelined, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani are now the top two backs on Seattle’s depth chart, and the team brought Velus Jones Jr. up from the practice squad. The Seahawks are also hoping Zach Charbonnet — sidelined with a torn ACL in his left knee — can be activated off IR as soon as he’s eligible next week.
Through three games this season, Price has 119 yards on 28 carries. He suffered the chest injury in the Week 2 win over Arizona and was limited to five rushes in last week’s loss to Washington, having been benched in the first half after coughing up a fumble; he has lost fumbles in each of Seattle’s last two games. Macdonald emphasized the need for better ball security and said the team will continue to give Price opportunities, trusting he’ll address the fundamentals and improve.
As a college player at Notre Dame, Price totaled 1,692 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns over three seasons, averaging 6.0 yards per carry and committing five fumbles on 280 carries.
Fan Take: This matters because Seattle’s offense will be tested without its rookie leading rusher, putting a spotlight on the depth and reliability of the running-back room. How the Seahawks and Price handle this setback could influence Seattle’s short-term results and raise broader questions about ball security and roster construction around young rushers.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
