Overview
- Head coach Mike Macdonald said Charbonnet suffered a significant knee injury in the divisional win over the 49ers and will undergo season-ending surgery.
- Multiple outlets, citing ESPN’s Adam Schefter, reported the injury is a torn ACL, indicating a long rehabilitation ahead.
- Kenneth Walker III moves into a clear lead role after rushing for 116 yards and three touchdowns against San Francisco.
- Seattle’s depth is thin at running back, with no other active backs logging significant carries and practice-squad options Velus Jones Jr. and Cam Akers under consideration.
- Charbonnet set career highs this season with 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, and the injury could influence offseason contract decisions reported to be on the horizon.