Seahawks Rule Out Zach Charbonnet for Sunday Clash Against Chiefs

The Seattle Seahawks have confirmed that running back Zach Charbonnet will not make his season debut during Sunday night's matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite a positive week of training, the team has opted to keep the running back sidelined as he continues his recovery from surgery to repair a torn left ACL, an injury sustained approximately eight months ago.

Charbonnet’s progress has been steady, with the player returning to practice on October 1 and reaching full participation status throughout this week. He was officially activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald clarified that the decision to hold him out is not the result of a setback, but rather a continuation of the team's established rehabilitation plan.

The injury report remains a concern for Seattle as they look to break a two-game losing streak. Linebacker Chazz Surratt has been ruled out with a calf injury, and weak-side linebacker Drake Thomas will miss his second consecutive game due to an ankle issue. Additionally, the team listed several players as questionable, including outside linebackers DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu, safety Nick Emmanwori, quarterback Drew Lock, and outside linebacker Connor O'Toole. All five questionable players were limited participants in Friday's practice session.

In the absence of Charbonnet and rookie Jadarian Price, who remains on injured reserve with a chest injury, the Seahawks will rely on a backfield rotation consisting of Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, and Velus Jones Jr. Price is expected to be eligible for a return to action next week. In other roster moves, the Seahawks promoted wide receiver and special teams contributor Irv Charles from the practice squad to the active roster, while cornerback Trevon Diggs was released and subsequently re-signed to the practice squad.