Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald stated on October 29, 2026, that it is realistic for rookie running back Jadarian Price to return from a chest injury for Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears. Price was designated to return from injured reserve after missing four games.
The Seattle Seahawks backfield is getting crowded just as reinforcements arrive. Rookie running back Jadarian Price returned to practice on Thursday, October 29, 2026, after the team designated him to return from injured reserve following a chest injury sustained earlier in the season. Price first suffered the chest injury during a Week 2 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on September 20, 2026, and attempted to play the following week against the Washington Commanders before being sidelined.
Head coach Mike Macdonald indicated that Price has a realistic chance to play on November 2, 2026, when the Seahawks host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Lumen Field. Price was originally selected 32nd overall in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, signing a four-year contract after rushing for 1,692 yards and 21 touchdowns on 280 college carries. In his first three NFL games, he rushed for 119 yards on 28 carries and caught four passes for 21 yards without scoring a touchdown, while also losing two fumbles.
Backfield Complications for Emanuel Wilson and Zach Charbonnet
It also disrupts a backfield that has relied heavily on Emanuel Wilson during the rookie’s absence. Wilson carried the ball 111 times for 403 yards and three touchdowns over seven games, including a 100-yard rushing performance in a 20-3 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. George Holani also stepped in as a valuable backup, contributing 108 yards on 36 carries and scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in Week 6, while Velus Jones Jr. added eight yards on five carries against Kansas City before exiting with a knee injury.
Meanwhile, fellow running back Zach Charbonnet is also working his way back. Charbonnet was activated from the physically unable to perform list earlier in the month as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in last season’s NFC Divisional Round win over the San Francisco 49ers.
Charles is coming along great. He’s not going to practice today, but he’s doing great.
Mike Macdonald, Head Coach via FOX 13 Seattle
Injury Report Updates Ahead of Monday Night Football
The Seahawks released their injury report for the matchup against Chicago, listing nine players with limited participation, including Price. Linebacker Uchenna Nwosu sat out practice entirely due to an ankle injury sustained against Kansas City. Jones previously started three games at left tackle in place of Cross last season.
The injury report also listed defensive tackle Leonard Williams (Achilles), quarterback Drew Lock (right elbow), guard Anthony Bradford (knee), running back Velus Jones Jr. (hamstring), wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (knee), and linebackers Patrick O’Connell (toe), Connor O’Toole (hamstring), Chazz Surratt (calf), Tyrice Knight (hip), and Drake Thomas (ankle). Rest days were given to linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (limited) and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
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