Zach Charbonnet - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Everything We Know About Zach Charbonnet Injury Including Coach Quotes Zach Charbonnet is hoping to be ready for the Seattle Seahawks' 2026 season after tearing his ACL during the team's playoff game against the...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Seahawks should explore rare trade as a Zach Charbonnet contingency plan The Seahawks may be able to pull off a rare trade and also give their running back room another contingency plan.

JUNE 11 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Mike Macdonald's latest Seahawks update shifts outlook of one uncertain position Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald gave a promising update on running back Zach Charbonnet's return timeline.

JUNE 11 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Progressing well in recovery Ccoach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Charbonnet continues to do a "great job" in his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered during the divisional-round of last season's playof...

Impact Per the report, Charbonnet, who underwent surgery to repair his knee Feb. 20, did some conditioning work during Tuesday's minicamp practice. Given the timing of his procedure, the expectation has been that Charbonnet will miss time out of the gate this coming season, and in that scenario 2026 first-round pick Jadarian Price, as well as George Holani and Emanuel Wilson, would be in line to handle Seattle's backfield duties come Week 1. However, when asked if there's a chance Charbonnet could be ready by the start of the season, Macdonald said Wednesday, "everything's possible." Either way, Charbonnet's progress will be worth monitoring closely as the summer rolls along, and once he's ready to return to game action, the 2023 second-rounder will have an opportunity to claim a key role in a Seahawks RB corps that no longer includes Kenneth Walker, who led the team with 221 carries in 2025.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in some light on-field work Charbonnet, who underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in mid-February, was spotted doing what Brendon Nelson of SI.com describes as some light on-field work during Tuesday's manda...

Impact Per Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune, while Charbonnet's teammates warmed up on the main field Tuesday, the running back -- who was sporting a hoodie, sweatpants and flat running shoes -- did about 15 minutes of high-knee hurdler steps, as well as lateral movement and other low-impact drills with a trainer. Though his presence on the field, in any capacity, is encouraging, given the timing of his surgery as well as the typical eight-to-12 month recovery period he faces, it remains to be seen when Charbonnet will be cleared for game action. He's on track to miss time out of the gate this coming season, in any case, which paves the way for Jadarian Price, George Holani and Emanuel Wilson to handle Seattle's backfield duties in the meantime.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NFL Offseason: Ranking The Top 10 Moves After Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown Trades

Between trades, signings and hires, it's been a wild NFL offseason. So, we ranked the top 10 moves of the spring and summer following Monday...

JUNE 3 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Offseason: Ranking The Top 10 Moves After Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown Trades

Overlooked Zach Charbonnet Tabbed as Seahawks' Top Breakout Candidate Even with Jadarian Price on the roster, the Seattle Seahawks top running back might be Zach Charbonnet, who is coming off a torn ACL.

MAY 31 • SI.COM

Looking at midseason return? Charbonnet (knee) is more realistically looking at a midseason return, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL in the Seahawks' divisional-round win over the 49ers a little over four months ago and is fully expected to miss the start of the 2026 campaign. Starting the season on the reserve/PUP list would seem to make the most sense, and that would at least cost Charbonnet the first four games of the regular season. Rookie Jadarian Price, free-agent pickup Emanuel Wilson and George Holani would likely all see snaps out of the Seattle backfield while Charbonnet is sidelined.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

ESPN has Jadarian Price one-upping Zach Charbonnet in just 1 season ESPN believes Jadarian Price will outproduce Zach Charbonnet for the Seattle Seahawks in 2026, and here is the reason why.

MAY 20 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Seahawks insider reveals why Zach Charbonnet's best case is still bad The Seattle Seahawks are hoping to get Zach Charbonnet back at some point next season, but his return might not come soon enough.

MAY 16 • 12THMANRISING.COM

2026 NFL Schedule Release: 5 Storylines To Watch In Rams-Seahawks Christmas Game On FOX

We look at five storylines for a huge showdown between Seattle and Los Angeles on Christmas Day this season.

MAY 15 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Schedule Release: 5 Storylines To Watch In Rams-Seahawks Christmas Game On FOX

Seahawks first-round draft pick foreshadows Zach Charbonnet's exit from Seattle The Seattle Seahawks might have made a play for the future early in the 2026 NFL draft, but that doesn't say great things about Zach Charbon...

MAY 1 • 12THMANRISING.COM

2026 NFL Draft: The 10 Rookies Who Could Make the Most Fantasy Football Impact

Jeremiyah Love might be a popular fantasy football pick, but there are other rookie running backs you should also consider.

APRIL 30 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NFL Draft: The 10 Rookies Who Could Make the Most Fantasy Football Impact

Team drafts RB in Round 1 Charbonnet (knee) will face increased competition for touches once he recovers from a torn ACL, as Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports that the Seahawks drafted Jadarian Price 32nd...

Impact The Seahawks lost running back Kenneth Walker in free agency but didn't take long to draft Walker's replacement, using the final selection of Thursday's first round on Price out of Notre Dame. Charbonnet split carries with Walker during the 2025 regular season, but Walker took on a workhorse role after Charbonnet tore his ACL in the NFC divisional-round win over the 49ers. Charbonnet's recovery is likely to stretch into the 2026 regular season, but if he can regain his pre-injury form, he'll likely return to a platoon role in a Seahawks backfield that also includes Price, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks select running back Jadarian Price of Notre Dame with No. 32 pick in NFL draft

The Seattle Seahawks selected Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price with the 32nd overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Seahawks 7-Round Mock Draft: Defending Champs Find Kenneth Walker Replacement

How do the Seahawks repeat as Super Bowl champs? A strong 2026 draft would help, as we project them to add to their stellar defense and find...

APRIL 22 • FOX SPORTS

Seahawks 7-Round Mock Draft: Defending Champs Find Kenneth Walker Replacement

Seahawks open to trading first-round pick for a bigger NFL draft class

The Seattle Seahawks are open to moving back in the NFL draft and, with just four picks, hope to end up with a few more members of their draft class

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

AP Mock Draft 3.0: Real intrigue in NFL draft starts at No. 2 after Raiders take QB Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza will get a chance to learn from Kirk Cousins before the Las Vegas Raiders give him an opportunity to start

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks may look at running back, cornerback help in NFL draft

The Seattle Seahawks will garner plenty of attention this fall as the defending Super Bowl champions, as well as for their appearance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks”

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Seahawks' optimism in Zach Charbonnet might end up being a mistake As much as the Seattle Seahawks are treating running backs as expendable pieces, Zach Charbonnet's injury return might prove that's not alwa...

APRIL 15 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Seahawks could make a surprise 1st-round pick after latest injury update The Seattle Seahawks might be getting backed into a corner with their first-round pick after the latest injury update regarding Zach Charbon...

MARCH 31 • NFLSPINZONE.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

Expected to play in 2026 Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald declined to provide a specific estimate for the return of Charbonnet (ACL) on Monday but said "he's not going to miss the whole year," John Boyle...

Impact Macdonald said he expects WR Tory Horton (shin/groin) to be ready for the start of training camp but declined to link Charbonnet, who tore his right ACL in January and underwent surgery in February, to a similar timetable. Giving the timing of Charbonnet's surgery, which carries a typical 8-12 month recovery recovery, his status for both training camp and Week 1 have to be considered in serious doubt. However, GM John Schneider said in February that he "wouldn't put anything past [Charbonnet]" and that the running back's rehab prospects are "more optimistic than it was initially," Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports. During the early days of free agency Seattle inked Emanuel Wilson to a one-year deal and extended George Holani an ERFA tender, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the team make further backfield additions.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Updates From Seahawks Coach Mike Macdonald At The NFL Annual Meeting Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald gave updates on receiver Tory Horton and running back Zach Charbonnet on Monday.

MARCH 30 • SEAHAWKS.COM

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

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