Seahawks Give Telling Running Back Update
Published on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 4:54 pm
Seattle’s backfield is in flux after Kenneth Walker III’s free-agency departure, and head coach Mike Macdonald offered the clearest snapshot yet of how the Seahawks intend to navigate the uncertainty.
Speaking with NFL Network’s Steve Wyche on Monday, Macdonald confirmed that the club’s top two returning rushers—Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh—remain in active rehabilitation from ACL injuries. Charbonnet sustained his during the postseason, while McIntosh missed the entire 2024 campaign after tearing his in the previous year’s playoffs.
“Kenny Mac and Zach are gonna be rehabbing, like, crazy, trying to get back,” Macdonald said. “We’re gonna be aggressive with that as best we can, but we’re also gonna be as smart as we can to take care of them. So, when they’re ready to go, they’re ready to go.”
Until medical clearance arrives, the immediate workload falls to George Holani and Emmanuel Wilson. Holani, who logged 73 rushing yards and a touchdown on 22 carries in 2024, flashed down the stretch, appearing in both the NFC Championship and the Super Bowl. He added four receptions for 34 yards in the postseason.
“What you saw from George Holani in the offseason, or really at the end of the season, Super Bowl, NFC championship—the guy played great football,” Macdonald said. “We’re always looking to make our team take the next step, but the guys we’re having in the building we’re excited for.”
Charbonnet’s 2024 totals—730 yards and 12 touchdowns on 184 carries—underscored his role as the primary red-zone finisher. McIntosh contributed 172 yards on 31 attempts across 17 games before his injury. Together, they combined for 14 total touchdowns, production Seattle must now replace without Walker, who supplied 1,027 yards and five scores on 221 carries last season.
With free agency, trades, and the draft still on the horizon, the Seahawks retain flexibility to fortify the position. For now, the coaching staff will monitor Charbonnet’s and McIntosh’s recoveries while evaluating what Holani and Wilson can provide in an expanded capacity.
Seattle’s ability to restock the backfield could prove pivotal as the franchise transitions into a new era on offense.
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Source: newsweek
