Key Takeaways

• The Seahawks reportedly chose not to sign Joe Mixon to their practice squad after he underwent a physical.
• Injury trouble hit Seattle’s backfield: rookie Jadarian Price is out at least four games with a chest injury while Zach Charbonnet is still not cleared to play due to a torn ACL.
• Emanuel Wilson stepped up as the primary running back in the Sunday game against the Chargers, posting 21 carries for 81 yards and a rushing touchdown, plus three receptions for 39 yards and another TD.
• Backup George Holani contributed seven carries for 18 yards in the same game, highlighting limited support behind the lead back.
• Charbonnet’s status improved to a 21-day practice window, suggesting he could be nearing a return after the ACL injury.
• Mixon previously starred for the Bengals with multiple 1,000-yard seasons and earned a Pro Bowl nod in 2021; he also made the Pro Bowl in 2024 with the Texans before sitting out the 2025 season due to a foot injury.
• Houston released Mixon in March, clearing him to pursue opportunities with other teams, including the Seahawks, who ultimately did not sign him.