The reigning Super Bowl champions aren’t adding veteran help to their running back room after all. ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped the news: the Seattle Seahawks “decided not to” sign Joe Mixon to their practice squad after he went through a physical. It’s a gut punch, especially with our RB depth already looking like a triage unit early in the season.
RB Room: A Warzone Early In The Season
This news about Mixon not joining us hits harder when you look at the rest of the running back situation. Rookie Jadarian Price is already on IR and will miss at least four games because of a chest injury. Our Head Coach Mike Macdonald summed it up, “This is just what happens in football. Unfortunately, injuries happen. He can’t control these things. He’s done everything we’ve asked him to do since he got here. He’s had a great attitude. He’s been a great teammate. He has a great future. He’s going to play great football for us when he comes back, whenever that is … It’s just unfortunate.”
Then there’s Zach Charbonnet. He hasn’t played a down this season as he recovers from a torn ACL. The good news? Seattle opened his 21-day practice window on Thursday, so maybe we’ll see him back on the field soon. But for now, we’re thin. Remember, Mixon was a Pro Bowler in 2021 with the Bengals, putting up four 1,000-yard seasons with them over seven years. He was even a Pro Bowler again in 2024 with the Texans, rushing for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns. The guy has talent, but he missed the entire 2025 campaign with a foot injury before Houston released him in March. Clearly, that physical raised some flags.
Wilson Steps Up Big While We Wait
Amidst all the injury drama, one guy absolutely stepped up big time in Sunday’s 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers: Emanuel Wilson. With Price and Charbonnet sidelined, Wilson took over the primary running back role and absolutely thrived. He ran for 81 yards on 21 carries and punched in one touchdown. Then he added three catches for 39 yards and another score through the air. That’s a huge performance when the team needed it most, showing that grit and determination we love in the Emerald City. Backup George Holani also chipped in with seven carries for 18 yards.
So, while we hoped for Mixon to bolster the backfield, the focus immediately shifts to Charbonnet’s return and Wilson keeping that fire going. The ‘Hawks need healthy bodies, and they need them now to keep this momentum. The Emerald City is watching. Go ‘Hawks!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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