Seahawks rule out RB Zach Charbonnet for Sunday night vs. Chiefs

Seattle holds him out despite a full Thursday practice.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

Seahawks ruled out RB Zach Charbonnet for Sunday night‘s game vs the Chiefs. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Seattle activated Zach Charbonnet from the physically unable to perform list earlier this week following offseason knee surgery. Despite logging a full practice session on Thursday, the running back will not suit up against Kansas City, per Adam Schefter. Keeping Charbonnet sidelined for the prime-time matchup is part of the team's planned recovery progression rather than a setback.

Why it matters: Charbonnet has yet to make his 2026 regular-season debut after remaining on the PUP list since July 22. His continued absence leaves the Seahawks short-handed in the backfield as they look to snap a two-game skid against an undefeated Chiefs team.

By the numbers: Seattle enters at 3-3 and holds the No. 8 seed after a 17-14 loss on Oct. 15. Kansas City sits at 5-0 as the No. 1 seed on a five-game winning streak following a 22-6 victory on Oct. 18.

What to watch: Seattle hosts Kansas City on Sunday night before the Seahawks evaluate Charbonnet for next week's practice schedule.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-10-23T20:43:04.783220+00:00

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