Overview
- Head coach Mike Macdonald said Charbonnet sustained a significant knee injury that requires surgery, ending his postseason after leaving the divisional win over the 49ers.
- ESPN reported the injury as a torn ACL, with surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation expected.
- Kenneth Walker III is the only healthy running back on the 53-man roster, prompting Seattle to assess elevations of Velus Jones Jr. or Cam Akers and a possible return for George Holani from injured reserve.
- Charbonnet led Seattle with 12 rushing touchdowns and logged 730 yards on 184 carries this season, giving the Seahawks their most rushing TDs by a back since Marshawn Lynch in 2014.
- Seattle is expected to adjust short-yardage plans—potentially leaning more on tight end AJ Barner’s push plays—after losing a key goal-line option just days before hosting the NFC Championship Game against the Rams.