Jadarian Price debuts for Seahawks
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The gist
Rookie first-round pick Jadarian Price makes his NFL debut for the Seahawks in the season opener.
Seattle's backfield is thin after Kenneth Walker left, so Price's first carries matter.
Background
The Seahawks drafted Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price in the first round to replace Kenneth Walker III, who left in free agency for the Kansas City Chiefs. Zach Charbonnet is out for at least four weeks after being placed on the reserve/PUP list, leaving Price and veterans like George Holani as the main options. Price sat out the preseason, so the opener is his first live NFL action. New offensive coordinator Brian Fleury is expected to feature running backs more in the passing game.
How it unfolded
- Jul 28, 2026Price signs autographs after a Seahawks training camp practice in Renton, Wash.
- Aug 1, 2026Price works on pass blocking at the sled in the seventh practice of Seahawks training camp.
- Aug 15, 2026Price warms up before the Seahawks' preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field.
- Sep 5, 2026Price practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center ahead of the season opener.
- Sep 6, 2026A Tacoma News Tribune report notes Price is ready for the opener after being idled in the preseason.
- Sep 8, 2026Reports preview Price's expected role and predict a big rookie season.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Randy Gurzi of Seahawks OnSI predicts Price will eclipse 100 yards in Week 1 and cement his status as the team's lead back.
- Analysts
- A majority of NFL executives polled by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler predict Price will win Offensive Rookie of the Year.
- Expert
- Michael Bumpus says Price is the Seahawks' most important player because 'we just don't know what he's going to do.'
- Support
- Price's former college lead back is bullish about his NFL potential.
Still unverified
Predictions that Price will rush for over 100 yards in Week 1 and win Offensive Rookie of the Year are projections from analysts and executives, not confirmed outcomes.