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Zach Charbonnet expected to make season debut against Bears
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Seahawks' Zach Charbonnet expected to make season debut against Bears

By Andrew Wright  |  Last updated Oct 31, 2026 5:53 PM ET
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For the first time this season, the Seattle Seahawks are expecting to have their entire backfield healthy and ready to play together.

Not only is rookie Jadarian Price expected to make his return, but another Seattle running back is expected to make his season debut.

Zach Charbonnet is ready to return to the field

According to ESPN's NFL insider Adam Schefter, last season's backup running back Zach Charbonnet is off the injury report and expected to make his season debut Monday night against the Chicago Bears.

Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL during the playoffs last season and has been out of action ever since. He'd recently gotten back on the practice field, and it now appears he is fully healthy and ready to return to action.

Charbonnet was an excellent backup to Kenneth Walker III last season, as he carried 184 times for 720 yards with 12 touchdowns. The duo of Walker and Charbonnet was a major problem for defenses throughout the season.

Seattle's run game needs a boost

Without the threat of Price and Charbonnet in the backfield, Seattle's run game has struggled at times. Entering Week 8, the Seahawks offense is averaging 113.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 10th in the NFC and 17th overall in the NFL. 

There are some things to build off, though, as the third-string back Emanuel Wilson rushed for 100 yards in Seattle's 20-3 win in Week 7. That rushing attack will only get stronger with both Price and Charbonnet returning from injuries.

The Seahawks are still competitors in the NFC

Despite the 4-3 record, the Seahawks should still be considered among the favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. 

Seattle will have a major test against Chicago on Monday in a game that will tell a lot about both teams. They are still the reigning champions, and the defense seems to be every bit as good as it was last season. 

If the Seahawks are able to slow down the Bears' red-hot offense, they'll certainly emerge from the game with the NFL world realizing they are still a real threat to make a deep playoff run for a second consecutive season.

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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