Seahawks running back George Holani is dealing with a rib injury, making him only a limited participant in practice this past Wednesday, October 7. This is a tough break for the guy, especially with everything else going on in the backfield.
Injury Adds to Backfield Woes
Holani’s rib issue comes at a crucial time for the Hawks’ running game. With Jadarian Price already sidelined, Holani was supposed to step up. He actually saw a season-high seven carries in Week 4, which you’d think would be a positive. But man, he only churned out 18 rushing yards. That’s not gonna cut it, especially when you need to make an impact.
Emanuel Wilson Emerges as Clear No. 1 Option
Even more concerning than the injury or the limited yardage is what’s happening around him. Emanuel Wilson looks like the clear top dog right now. From what we’re seeing, Wilson is getting the preference on both early downs and passing downs. It’s pretty obvious he’s the guy the coaching staff wants handling the rock with Price out. Holani, unfortunately, is looking more like an insurance policy than a primary option at this point. With Wilson stepping up, the path for Holani to significant snaps just got a whole lot harder.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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