Brady Henderson dropped a major report on Monday: the Seahawks are planning to waive fourth-year running back Kenny McIntosh. This move comes as McIntosh was already on the physically unable to perform, or PUP, list, recovering from a torn ACL he suffered way back in the 2023 training camp. It’s a gut punch for sure, watching a player battle back only to face this.
A Gut-Wrenching Run for McIntosh
Man, you gotta feel for the guy, seriously. McIntosh, a 2023 seventh-round pick and a national champion from Georgia, just couldn’t catch a break. He tore his ACL during his first training camp in 2023 and barely saw the field as a rookie. Talk about a rough start! Then, in 2024, he suited up for every single game, grinding it out predominantly on special teams and as part of the kick return rotation. When he did get offensive snaps, he rushed for 172 yards on 31 carries and hauled in three passes for 22 yards in limited playing time. That’s solid production for the snaps he got, but the lingering injury and new talent just made his path to a consistent roster spot near impossible. Truly an unfortunate situation for him.
The Emerald City Backfield Is Stacking Up
Let’s be real, with this move, the Seahawks’ running back room is officially a gauntlet. We all saw this coming, right? Our team picked up Jadarian Price in the first round of the draft, a huge investment that screams “future star.” Then they added Emanuel Wilson in free agency, another capable back to push the competition. Think about George Holani too: he just missed out on a roster spot to McIntosh in 2024, but then secured his place after Kenny’s injury and now has the inside track for an even bigger role. And we can’t forget about Zach Charbonnet, who’s also making his way back from his own ACL tear. With that kind of talent stacking up, there just wasn’t a realistic path for McIntosh to crack that 53-man roster. It’s a tough business, but you gotta have the best guys out there.
So what does all this mean for the Seahawks? It means the competition at running back is going to be absolutely ELECTRIC. Every single practice rep, every carry, every block, every catch is going to matter big time as we head into the new season. Who’s going to step up and make those starting snaps their own? Keep your eyes glued to who emerges in these coming weeks, because this backfield battle is going to define a huge part of our early season identity. This is where champions are forged in the Emerald City, and it’s time to find out who’s ready to run with it.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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