Seattle Seahawks place starting running back Jadarian Price on injured reserve

Price sidelined with chest injury

The Seattle Seahawks have placed starting running back Jadarian Price on injured reserve. The team announced the decision on Saturday. Price is dealing with a chest injury and will miss at least the next four games.

The rookie first round draft pick suffered the injury in Week 2. He then aggravated it again during practice on Wednesday. Coach Mike Macdonald explained that the setback is just a part of football.

Before the injury, Price started all three games for Seattle this season. He has rushed for 119 yards on 28 carries, and added 21 receiving yards on four catches.

Next men up for Seattle

With Price out, Emanuel Wilson and George Holani are now Seattle's top available running backs. Wilson has recorded 109 scrimmage yards on 32 touches, while Holani has 102 yards on 21 touches. The team also signed Velus Jones Jr. from the practice squad on Saturday to serve as the third running back.

Macdonald expressed confidence in his remaining players. He noted that they have been preparing hard and are ready to play.

Meanwhile, Zach Charbonnet is nearing his return. The joint starter is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list after undergoing surgery in February to repair a torn ACL. Charbonnet returned to practice on Thursday but must miss at least one more game before he can play. Macdonald said that Charbonnet looks fantastic and the team is working to get him physically and mentally ready.

Roster adjustments

The Seahawks had already ruled Price out for their game against the Los Angeles Chargers. To boost their squad, the team brought up cornerback Trevon Diggs and safety Maxen Hook from their practice squad for the game.