Seahawks Activate Zach Charbonnet From PUP List
The team activated running back Zach Charbonnet while placing tight end Elijah Arroyo on injured reserve.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Football
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The Seattle Seahawks officially activated running back Zach Charbonnet from the physically unable to perform list following the conclusion of his 21-day practice window. To accommodate the roster move, the team placed tight end Elijah Arroyo on injured reserve.
Why it matters
The move adds depth to the Seahawks roster as the team looks to adjust its lineup ahead of a challenging stretch of the season. Charbonnet, who has been recovering from an ACL tear, could provide a significant boost to the offense.
Charbonnet returns after recording 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns last season, bringing his career totals to 1,761 yards and 21 touchdowns over 49 games. Meanwhile, Arroyo is sidelined after recording only 17 receiving yards this season.
The players
Zach Charbonnet
He is a 25-year-old professional running back who plays for the Seattle Seahawks.
Elijah Arroyo
He is a 23-year-old tight end who has been placed on the injured reserve list by the team.
Seattle Seahawks
They are a professional football team based in Seattle currently holding a 3-3 record.
Kansas City Chiefs
They are a professional football team with a 5-0 record and the Seahawks' next scheduled opponent.
The details
Zach Charbonnet returned to practice on Oct. 1 following his ACL injury sustained on Jan. 17. Tight end Elijah Arroyo was placed on the reserve list after undergoing surgery on Thursday to repair a shoulder injury.
Timeline
Jan 17: Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL.
Oct 1: Zach Charbonnet returned to practice.
Oct 22: Seahawks activated Charbonnet and placed Arroyo on IR.
Season Trajectory
This roster shift occurs within the framework of the NFL 21-day practice window regulation, which serves as a critical checkpoint for teams managing long-term injury recovery timelines. By activating Charbonnet, the Seahawks gain a veteran presence for a critical matchup against the unbeaten Chiefs.
Charbonnet may return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the 5-0 Kansas City Chiefs to help the 3-3 Seahawks improve their standing. The loss of Arroyo effectively clears a spot on the 53-man active roster for the team's primary depth rotation.
The takeaway
The activation of Zach Charbonnet provides the Seahawks with a proven running back who contributed 12 touchdowns during the previous season. Fans and fantasy managers should watch for the team's official participation report later this week to determine his status for Sunday.
Further reading
For more updates on the roster, visit the Seattle Football section.
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