Zach Charbonnet ruled out of Seahawks game against Chiefs despite roster activation
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald says the running back needs more time as he returns from a torn ACL. His activation from the physically unable to perform list had left open a Week 7 debut.
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet will miss Sunday’s Week 7 home game against the Kansas City Chiefs after coach Mike Macdonald ruled him out on Friday, October 23. Charbonnet was activated from the physically unable to perform list earlier in the week, but Macdonald said he was not yet ready to play as he returns from a torn ACL.
Why Charbonnet remains out after activation
Macdonald said the decision followed the team’s return plan, according to Sporting News, which cited reporters including Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times. ‘Plan was to get a great week’s worth of work and see where we’re at,’ Macdonald said. ‘So we’re going to take it into next week. This is part of the plan.’ Sporting News reported that Macdonald said Charbonnet had suffered no setback.
The roster move came as Charbonnet’s 21-day practice window closed on Thursday, October 22, Sporting News reported. Activation kept him eligible to play later this season; it did not require Seattle to use him against Kansas City. Sports Illustrated had described Sunday’s game as a possible season debut when it reported the activation, before Macdonald’s Friday ruling settled his status for this week.
Charbonnet suffered the ACL injury late last season, according to Sporting News. Macdonald’s stated plan carries his assessment into next week; he did not announce a date for Charbonnet’s first game back. Sporting News identified Seattle’s Week 8 meeting with the Chicago Bears as his next opportunity to play.
Seattle’s running backs against Kansas City
NBC Sports reported that Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, Velus Jones and Robert Henry will be available in Seattle’s backfield on Sunday. Sporting News singled out Holani and Wilson for running-back work during Charbonnet’s continued absence. The game also brings Kenneth Walker III back to Seattle for the first time since he left the Seahawks for the Chiefs as a free agent, NBC Sports reported.
Seattle has other availability concerns for the Chiefs game. Safety Nick Emmanwori was added to Friday’s injury report with a knee issue and listed as questionable, NBC Sports reported. Linebackers Drake Thomas, with an ankle injury, and Chazz Surratt, with a calf injury, were ruled out. Linebacker Connor O’Toole, with a hamstring injury, and quarterback Drew Lock, with a right elbow injury, were listed as questionable.
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Sources and context
- Zach Charbonnet will not play for Seahawks on SundayNBC Sports (republished via Yahoo Sports; Josh Alper)
- Why Seahawks ruled out Zach Charbonnet for Week 7 despite being activated from PUPSporting News (Matt Sullivan; cites Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times for Friday remarks)
- Zach Charbonnet Heads to Active Roster: What it Means for SeahawksSports Illustrated On SI (Jeremy Brener; Reuters Connect references are image credits)
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