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George Holani Has A Great Chance To Break Out In 2026 After two years of a bit role on the Seahawks, running back George Holani has an opportunity to prove himself due to injuries ahead of him.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Seahawks release running back Cam Akers

The Seattle Seahawks have released running back Cam Akers

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Door not shut on backfield role Holani could still have a role in Seattle's running back rotation even after the Seahawks drafted Jadarian Price 32nd overall Thursday, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Zach Charbonnet (knee) is likely to miss some regular-season action, leaving Price, Holani and Emanuel Wilson as the top healthy options in a Seahawks backfield that lost Kenneth Walker in free agency. Price had just 15 catches in three years at Notre Dame, so Holani has a clear path to carving out a role in passing situations, at least until Charbonnet returns. Holani had only two catches across 11 regular-season appearances in 2025 but added four receptions in two playoff contests.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks' running back situation could be one George Holani solve away The Seattle Seahawks have yet to replace Kenneth Walker III, but George Holani may be exactly who they can turn to instead.

APRIL 12 • 12THMANRISING.COM

NFL taps Seahawks to be featured on HBO's 'Hard Knocks' for 1st time in team history, AP source says

The Seattle Seahawks will appear on the HBO show “Hard Knocks” ahead of the 2026 NFL season, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Monday

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Seahawks keep key part of offense with Jaxon Smith-Njigba's record-setting extension

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s record-setting contract extension shows the team’s commitment to keep winning

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Signs ERFA tender Holani signed his exclusive rights free-agent tender with the Seahawks on Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Holani spent Weeks 13 through Seattle's divisional-round win against the 49ers on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury, but he did get some run on offense at times in blowouts or when injuries hit the backfield this past season, totaling 27 carries for 83 yards and one touchdown and six catches (on seven targets) for 49 yards in 13 appearances, including playoffs. Now that he's locked in for the 2026 campaign, he should be in the mix for touches Week 1 and beyond behind newcomer Emanuel WIlson with Kenneth Walker in Kansas City and Zach Charbonnet in recovery mode from the torn ACL that he suffered in the aforementioned contest versus San Francisco.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in Seattle The Seahawks tendered Holani to a one-year, league-minimum contract Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Holani was an exclusive rights free agent, and by being tendered, he will not be able to negotiate with another team during the offseason. He appeared in 11 regular-season games for the Seahawks in 2025, serving mostly on special teams as a gunner returner with 387 yards on 16 kickoff attempts. He also saw some backfield snaps on offense and finished with 22 carries for 73 yards and one touchdown while catching two passes (on as many targets) for 15 yards. Holani's role next season will depend on Zach Charbonnet's progression in his recovery from a torn ACL, as well as whether unrestricted free agent Kenneth Walker opts to return to Seattle.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Tender Exclusive Rights Free Agents Ty Okada & George Holani The Seahawks tendered both of their exclusive rights free agents, running back George Holani and safety Ty Okada.

MARCH 2 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Three touches in Super Bowl Holani rushed twice for six yards and caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 29-13 Super Bowl win over the Patriots.

Impact As expected, Kenneth Walker dominated the backfield, racking up 161 yards from scrimmage on 29 touches, but Holani was effective in his limited action. The second-year back out of Boise State finished the season with 27 carries for 83 yards (3.1 YPC) and a touchdown and six receptions for 49 yards through 13 games, including the postseason. With Rashid Shaheed on board, Holani's return duties evaporated in the second half, so he'll likely need to battle for a roster spot in 2026 regardless of the status of Zach Charbonnet (torn ACL).

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

George Holani Puts Two Defenders On Skates With Filthy Juke Move Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold hits running back George Holani out of the backfield for a 7-yard catch and run after a filthy juke...

FEBRUARY 9 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Who is George Holani? Meet Seahawks RB backing up Kenneth Walker in Super Bowl LX | Sporting News The Seattle Seahawks have a new backup running back behind Kenneth Walker in George Holani during Super Bowl LX. Here's more information on...

FEBRUARY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Seahawks One-On-One With George Holani, Boye Mafe & More Seahawks One-On-One returns for a special episode as the Seahawks get ready to face off against the Patriots on Sunday, February 8. Watch as...

FEBRUARY 5 • SEAHAWKS.COM

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FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Six touches in return Holani rushed three times for four yards and caught three of four targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Rams in the NFC Championship Game.

Impact Holani's return from a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 12 came just in time, as Zach Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL in the team's divisional-round win over the 49ers. Thus, Holani served as the No. 2 running back behind Kenneth Walker and handled a 34 percent snap share. The second-year running back out of Boise State previously handled kick-return duties, too, but the Seahawks traded for Rashid Shaheed, who has that job locked down heading into the Super Bowl versus the Patriots.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Darnold On The Atmosphere For The NFC Championship: "It's Going To Be Incredible" Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold shares insights on the team's preparation for their upcoming playoff game. At (0:05), Darnold expresses fee...

JANUARY 23 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks activate RB George Holani and TE Elijah Arroyo from IR ahead of NFC Championship game

Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani and tight end Elijah Arroyo were activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday afternoon's NFC championship game against the Los Angele...

JANUARY 23 • Associated Press

Back from IR Holani (hamstring) has been activated off IR by the Seahawks in advance of Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Holani, who was placed on IR on Nov. 29 due to a hamstring injury, logged back-to-back full practices Wednesday and Thursday before being activated by Seattle on Friday. His looming return to the mix gives the team some needed depth at running back behind starter Kenneth Walker in the wake of Zach Charbonnet having suffered a season-ending knee injury during the divisional round. In 11 regular-season contests, Holani recorded 22 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown and two catches for 15 yards, while also playing a key role on special teams.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks Activate RB George Holani & TE Elijah Arroyo From IR The Seahawks activated two players from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s NFC championship game.

JANUARY 23 • SEAHAWKS.COM

George Holani could give the Seahawks' the boost no one saw coming The Seattle Seahawks need running back help in the NFC Championship game, and one player might be coming back just in time.

JANUARY 23 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Able to practice fully Wednesday Holani (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Holani has spent Seattle's last seven games on its injured reserve list after hurting his hamstring in Week 12 at Tennessee, but it now seems like he could be on track to suit up for the NFC Championship. With 2023 second-rounder Zach Charbonnet (knee) already ruled out, Holani's status is worth keeping an eye on as Sunday's contest versus the Rams approaches.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold feeling 'really good' after playing with oblique injury in divisional round

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, who played through an oblique injury in the divisional round of the playoffs, said he is feeling “really good” ahead of the NFC championsh...

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Seahawks RB George Holani 'an option' to return this week Deadspin | Seahawks RB George Holani 'an option' to return this week

JANUARY 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

Designated to return from IR The Seahawks designated Holani (hamstring) to return to practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Impact Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reported that Holani said he was healthy when the four weeks of mandatory injured reserve time were up, and the running back has just been waiting for a chance to get back to work. The 26-year-old last played in the Week 12 win over the Titans, recording five special teams snaps.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Could return from IR Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Monday that Holani (hamstring) could be activated from injured reserve ahead of this Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams, Micha...

Impact Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL during the Seahawks' 41-6 win over the 49ers during Saturday's divisional-round game. With Holani on IR, that leaves Kenneth Walker as the lone healthy running back on Seattle's active roster, and Velus Jones and Cam Akers are options to be elevated from the practice squad. Holani mostly contributed on special teams prior to landing on IR in late November due to a hamstring injury, and in the 11 regular-season games before his injury, he turned 22 carries into 73 yards and one touchdown while adding two catches (on as many targets) for 15 yards. If activated from IR, Holani would in be in line to slot in as the Seahawks' RB2 behind Walker.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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