Zach Charbonnet Returned to Seahawks Practice
The Seahawks opened a 21-day window to activate the running back after his ACL injury.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Running
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Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet participated in limited practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center on Wednesday. The team has officially opened a 21-day window to activate him from injured reserve.
Why it matters
Charbonnet is working his way back from a torn ACL sustained eight and a half months ago, marking a significant step in his recovery process. His potential return provides the Seattle offense with additional depth as the season progresses.
Running back Emanuel Wilson recently recorded 20 carries for 92 yards against Arizona. Meanwhile, George Holani was limited in Thursday's practice due to a rib issue.
The players
Zach Charbonnet
He is a running back for the Seattle Seahawks who is recovering from a torn ACL.
Emanuel Wilson
He is a running back who recently recorded 92 yards on 20 carries against Arizona.
Jadarian Price
He is a Seahawks player who was held out of practice on Thursday.
George Holani
He is a Seahawks player who was limited in practice on Thursday with a rib issue.
The details
Charbonnet remains ineligible for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, but he could potentially return to the field against the 49ers on October 11 or Denver on October 15. The team continues to manage its roster depth as players like Jadarian Price missed Thursday's practice.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: Zach Charbonnet returned to practice.
October 4, 2026: Seahawks play the Los Angeles Chargers at 1:25 p.m.
October 11, 2026: Potential game return date against the 49ers.
October 15, 2026: Potential game return date against Denver.
Season Trajectory
The activation of this window suggests the Seahawks are preparing to deepen their backfield rotation for a critical stretch of the schedule. This move could reshape the team's offensive workload distribution as they look to maintain competitive balance in the division.
Fantasy owners and fans should note that Charbonnet will not be active for the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The availability of other running backs like George Holani remains a key variable for the team's Sunday rotation.
The takeaway
Charbonnet's return to practice signals that he has cleared a major hurdle in his lengthy recovery from an ACL injury. Fans should look for him to resume an active role within the next three weeks as his practice capacity increases.
Further reading
For more updates on team personnel, visit the Seattle Running section.
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