Overview
- The Seahawks officially added running back Zach Charbonnet to the 53-man roster on Thursday to avoid losing him for the season under NFL practice-window rules.
- Seattle placed tight end Elijah Arroyo on injured reserve to create the roster spot, and Arroyo is expected to have season-ending shoulder surgery.
- Charbonnet was a full participant in practice the previous week after recovering from an ACL tear sustained in the Jan. 17 divisional playoff game and had a full week of reps, but the team did not guarantee he will play in Week 7.
- His return would bolster a thin Seahawks backfield that has struggled this season and provide a proven short-yardage and red-zone option—Charbonnet had 730 rushing yards and 12 rushing TDs in 2025 and has not fumbled in his NFL career.
- The timing adds a narrative layer to Sunday Night Football as Charbonnet could face former Seattle teammate Kenneth Walker III of the Chiefs, whose staff even sought Walker’s insight on preparing for Charbonnet’s play.