Jadarian Price injury could be major blow to Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks running back Jadarian Price. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Jadarian Price injury could be major blow to Seahawks’ rushing attack

By Andrew Wright | Last updated Oct 3, 2026 5:57 PM ET

Entering Week 4 of the NFL season, the Seattle Seahawks rank 18th in the league in rushing yards per game with 101.

The rushing attack has been led by rookie Jadarian Price (39.7 ypg), but that won't be the case for at least the next four weeks after an injury announcement on Saturday.

Jadarian Price is headed to injured reserve

According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, Price is being placed on injured reserve, meaning he'll be out for at least the next four games.

Schefter reported that Price is dealing with a chest injury that he suffered at practice during the week.

Seahawks are placing first-round pick, RB Jadarian Price, on injured reserve due to the chest injury he aggravated at practice this week. Price now will miss a minimum of four weeks. pic.twitter.com/NMnuArghq3
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 3, 2026

Even with Jadarian Price, Seattle has struggled to run the ball

As noted above, Price has averaged just 39.7 yards per game this season, but that leads the team through three weeks. Backup running back Emanuel Wilson is a close second behind Price, averaging 36.3 yards per game.

It is a much different attack than last season when Seattle ranked 11th in regular-season rushing yards per game and fourth in rushing yards per game in the playoffs.

Emanuel Wilson and George Holani will have to step up

In the absence of Price, it will be the aforementioned Wilson and George Holani carrying the load in the ground game for the Seahawks. They'll have a favorable matchup in Week 4 against a Los Angeles Chargers defense that allows the 13th most rushing yards per game (116.3 ypg).

For Seattle to remain effective in the play-action pass game like it usually is, Wilson and Holani will have to be efficient and make teams respect their abilities on the ground.

Andrew Wright

Andrew "Dew" Wright graduated from Charleston Southern University with a degree in Communication Studies. He is a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Washington Commanders fan.

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