Tonight is HUGE for Jacardia Wright. This undrafted free agent out of Missouri State, who joined our Seahawks last offseason, is staring down a shot to make his 2026 season completely different. After spending all of last season on the practice squad while the team climbed the mountain to win Super Bowl LX, getting on the field for just five snaps in one regular season game, Wright is now in the driver’s seat for the last running back job on the 53-man active roster for Week 1.
That Home Run Run, But They Know He Can Do That
Last week, we all saw it. Wright showed off his pure, explosive, home run-hitting style with a massive 69-yard touchdown run right up the gut of the Tennessee Titans defense. It was electric, exactly the kind of play that makes you jump out of your seat! You’d think a play like that would lock it in, right? But the coaches, they know he can do that now. That kind of highlight reel is awesome, but for tonight’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs’ backups, the focus is shifting.
What Our Coaches Really Need To See
Wright’s still got to prove he’s got the whole package. To survive these final roster cuts and truly make the team, he needs to show off the other dimensions of his game. We’re talking pass blocking, pass catching, and that crucial short yardage ability. If he can become Jalen Milroe’s best friend out there, finding ways to bail our QB out, he’ll be putting up the exact type of film Brian Fleury and Coach Macdonald want to see. He’s battling veteran Velus Jones Jr. for that third roster spot behind George Holani and Jadarian Price. Jones, who came over from the Bears, got more of those third-string RB touches last season. He’s got premium speed, no doubt, but Wright’s tape and workload through two games has been clearly more impressive. He’s the ascending, younger talent, and if Jones doesn’t access his speed tonight, Wright might just need to look competent to secure his spot for the regular season.
Tonight’s the night, 12s. Every single snap against the Chiefs’ backups is a chance for Wright to solidify his place and make his mark for Week 1. Let’s see him earn it!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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