Zach Charbonnet is officially making his 2026 debut for our Hawks on Monday Night Football against the Bears, and he isn’t coming alone. After that brutal torn ACL that cut his 2025 season short in the divisional round of the playoffs, our man Charbonnet is finally back on the field, ready to bring that fire that saw him put up 730 rushing yards and a team-high 12 touchdowns last year.
The Backfield is Stacked (Again!)
Charbonnet’s return is massive, but the backfield depth just got another shot in the arm too. Jadarian Price, activated from injured reserve, is also suiting up for the first time since he went down in Week 3 with a chest injury. Before he got sidelined, Price showed flashes, piling up 32 touches for 140 yards. Yeah, he had a couple of fumbles, but getting another playmaker back on the field is exactly what we need as we dive deeper into the season. Having both these guys active means we’re going to see some serious juice in the run game, and it gives our offense so many more options against those Bears.
A Massive Boost Up Front
Talk about making an immediate impact! We just traded for offensive guard Quenton Nelson from Indianapolis this week, and he’s already making his Seattle debut tonight. This isn’t some bench guy, this is a legit force who’s going to slide right into left guard. That’s a huge shot in the arm for our offensive line, and it means Grey Zabel is shifting over to right guard. Our O-line just got a whole lot tougher, which is fantastic news for Sam Darnold and for those returning running backs. This kind of move, getting a guy like Nelson in and plugged in instantly, shows the team means business.
Who’s Sidelined for Tonight?
While we’re hyped about who’s in, we do have to acknowledge a couple of key guys we won’t see on the field tonight. Outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, who was doubtful with an ankle injury, is out. That’s a tough loss for the defense. On the offensive side, backup quarterback Drew Lock is also sidelined. He was questionable with a right elbow injury and has been designated as the emergency third quarterback. That means Jalen Milroe will be the primary backup to Sam Darnold tonight. It’s never ideal to be missing players, especially on defense, but the additions of Charbonnet, Price, and Nelson definitely soften the blow and show our depth.
Tonight is Monday Night Football, 12s, and this game just got a whole lot more interesting. With Charbonnet back from a devastating injury, Price returning to add to the backfield, and a monster like Nelson making his debut on the O-line, our Hawks are rolling out some serious firepower. This is a chance to make a statement under the lights, and you know the Emerald City is going to be rocking. Let’s go!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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