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Seahawks Rookie RB's Long Wait to Debut
6 Sep
Summary
- Top rookie RB Jadarian Price surprisingly played no preseason games.
- Price last played a game in November 2025 for Notre Dame.
- Injuries to other running backs paved Price's path.
Jadarian Price, the Seahawks' first-round draft pick, is set to make his highly anticipated NFL debut on Wednesday night against the New England Patriots. This marks his first game action in nearly ten months, as he surprisingly did not participate in any of the team's preseason games. Price's last game was in November 2025, his final college appearance for Notre Dame.
The unusual layoff for the rookie running back is attributed to a series of unfortunate injuries affecting the Seahawks' running back depth. Zach Charbonnet remains on the physically-unable-to-perform list following knee surgery, and is expected back mid-October. Emanuel Wilson and Jacardia Wright also missed significant time during the preseason due to injuries, while fullback Robbie Ouzts is out for the season. These circumstances have elevated Price and veteran George Holani, leading the team to prioritize protecting their unproven rookie.
Despite the lack of game time, Price and the Seahawks coaching staff focused on developing his pass-catching and pass-blocking skills throughout the preseason. Price expressed excitement for his upcoming debut, viewing it as a dream come true. He has experience with long layoffs, having previously missed his entire 2022 season at Notre Dame due to an Achilles tendon rupture, making him somewhat accustomed to extended periods between games.
