Jadarian Price, the Seahawks’ 2026 first-round pick, is back on the field, and get this: he’s already slotted right into the team’s starting offense! That’s massive news, especially after missing five consecutive practice sessions and sitting out the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys, recovering from nagging leg soreness. Head coach Mike Macdonald never seemed overly concerned, and honestly, seeing Price back immediately with the top unit, who can blame him now for that confidence?
Price Is Back and Ready to Roll into the Regular Season
Our rookie running back was a full participant in Monday’s non-contact practice, his first full return to action since August 7. Remember that brief anxiety after the Cowboys game, which we lost 17-7, where Price’s absence was felt? He was listed as a limited participant on the August 11 walkthrough, hinting his full return was near. Now, in pads and running with the starters, it’s crystal clear that nagging leg soreness is firmly in the rearview mirror. This kid is a first-round pick for a reason, and the source says he’s “trending toward playing in the regular season.” Getting him straight back into the starting lineup after injury speaks volumes about how much the coaching staff trusts his talent and sees him as a key piece right from the jump. The 12s gotta be hyped!
The Backfield Just Got Cutthroat
Price’s highly anticipated return isn’t the only big development in the running back room. Backup Jacardia Wright, sidelined with a lower leg injury for an extended period, also made his welcome return to practice. Having both Price and Wright back healthy likely forced some incredibly tough decisions at Lumen Field. The team wasted no time, releasing T.J. Harden and Justin Jones this morning, mere days after both had been signed early last week. Talk about the brutal business of the NFL! But it absolutely shows the intense level of competition brewing in the Seahawks’ backfield. When your 2026 first-round pick and a solid backup are healthy and ready, you make room. The running back battle just got a whole lot more interesting, and a lot more competitive, in a hurry. It’s a good problem for the Hawks to have!
Titans Up Next and Stakes Are High
So, with the backfield now reshaped and revitalized, what’s the immediate future hold for our Hawks? Price and Wright’s returns massively boost their chances to suit up and get some snaps in the second preseason game this Sunday, a big matchup against the Tennessee Titans. While Coach Macdonald hasn’t given us a definite “yes” on whether either will take the field, you can bet every single member of the 12s will be glued to their screens, waiting to see these guys in action. We need to see what this revamped running back unit can truly do. It’s time for these guys to earn their spots, show us why these moves were made, and give us a glimpse of the potent offense we’re building!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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