Star safety Julian Love was back on the field, even if limited, for the first Week 4 practice report, a much-needed sight after he sat out Week 3 against the Washington Commanders with that calf injury. Seeing him out there, even in a limited capacity on Wednesday, is a welcome sign for our secondary as we gear up to face the Los Angeles Chargers. The big question, of course, is if he’ll actually be cleared for Sunday, but hey, baby steps, right?
The Secondary Is Still a Puzzle Without Ty Okada
While Love’s return is a shot in the arm, the other side of the safety coin isn’t looking so hot. Our other starting safety, Ty Okada, was unable to participate at all. The dude hasn’t practiced since the regular season kicked off thanks to a nagging hamstring injury. That’s a huge blow, leaving a definite hole in the backfield. Beyond the safeties, we saw a few other crucial guys limited in practice. Running backs George Holani (rib) and Jadarian Price (chest) were both limited, as was Grey Zabel, our left guard, who’s dealing with a groin issue. Defensive tackle Jarran Reed also had a foot problem keeping him limited. We’re all holding our breath to see if these linger into the weekend, especially with the Chargers coming to Lumen Field. Good news on the D-line, though: Leonard Williams was also limited, but that’s just for rest, so no worries there.
Good News & a Whisper About Charbonnet
It wasn’t all limited participation and question marks. We had some full participants getting after it, which is always great to see. Safety Nick Emmanwori was a full go, still slowly working his way back from offseason ankle surgery, which is huge for our depth. Defensive tackle Brandon Pili also practiced fully, coming back from a neck injury that kept him out against the Commanders in Week 3. And wide receiver Rashid Shaheed was a full participant, which is always good for our offensive firepower. But here’s the kicker, the one that got me buzzing: Zach Charbonnet isn’t on the official injury report because he’s still on the PUP list, and his 21-day practice window hasn’t opened yet. BUT, when Head Coach Mike Macdonald was asked about him, he dropped four words that could change everything: “there is a chance.” A chance, 12s, that Charbonnet could practice on Thursday!
What does that mean for our run game? What does that mean for the rest of the season? We’ve got the Chargers coming to town, and getting some of these guys back, especially with a potential Charbonnet sighting, could seriously change the dynamic. It’s time to show out, Emerald City!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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