Zach Charbonnet, the dude we’ve been waiting on, looks like he’s finally about to suit up for the Seahawks, and boy, do they need him. Our Hawks are staring down none other than former Seahawks star, Super Bowl 60 MVP, and the NFL’s current rushing leader Kenneth Walker III and his Chiefs squad this Sunday night, and seriously, we need all the help we can get in the backfield. Jadarian Price is out until Week 8 against the Bears, but Charbonnet seems locked in for his season debut.
Charbonnet’s Imminent Return: A Desperate Need
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters on Monday that Charbonnet could absolutely play this weekend, assuming his practice week goes according to plan. Macdonald sounded stoked, telling everyone, “Zach is going to have a full week’s worth of reps, so that’s exciting. There is a possibility that you can see him on Sunday in some capacity.” Now, here’s the kicker: Charbonnet *has* to be activated off injured reserve and onto the 53-man roster this week. If that doesn’t happen, he’s back on IR for the rest of the season. Even if he’s activated, it doesn’t automatically mean he’s playing Week 7, but Macdonald’s vibe is definitely encouraging. The man has been doing limited practice during his 21-day window, but a “full week’s worth of reps” means we could see him as a full participant for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday practices. Believe it, the offense is struggling right now, with Emanuel Wilson and George Holani having issues with ball security and efficiency. Charbonnet’s return from that nasty January ACL tear is basically a prayer answered for your Super Bowl champions.
“Zach’s a Beast”: Macdonald On The Comeback Kid
Let’s not forget what this fourth-year guy from UCLA brings to the table. Last season, Charbonnet was our leader in total touchdowns, punching in a whopping 12 scores, plus he piled up a career-best 730 yards on the ground. That kind of production is exactly what this team is missing right now. Coach Macdonald totally gets the grit it took for Charbonnet to get back to this point. “I know he’s had a certain date in mind, which is a really ambitious date,” Macdonald said, giving us a peek behind the curtain. “For those who have tried to come back from significant knee surgery understand the undertaking that takes. Zach’s a beast. He looks great. It’s not easy to say, ‘Alright, let’s go.’ For him to have that courage to say that and work through the things that he’s worked through, you can’t do anything but tip your cap to him.” That’s high praise, and it tells you everything you need to know about the effort this dude put in.
What’s Next for the Emerald City’s Offense?
So, what are we watching for? Charbonnet’s practice status on Wednesday is gonna be the big tell. That’ll give us a solid indicator if he’s ready to help out our otherwise struggling offense this Sunday against the Chiefs. We need him, plain and simple. Getting him back on the field, even in a limited role, could be the spark this team needs to get things going. Here’s hoping he’s a full go for practice, and we see him out there making plays when the Chiefs come to town.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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