Overview
- At mandatory minicamp this week, reporters captured Zach Charbonnet doing about 15 minutes of low‑impact on‑field work including high‑knee hurdling and lateral steps with a trainer.
- Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald praised Charbonnet’s effort and said “everything’s possible” about a Week 1 return, while also calling his progress the type of schedule Charbonnet is on.
- Medical norms still favor an 8–12 month recovery after ACL reconstruction, which would normally put a return into the regular season rather than at kickoff.
- Seattle has added running‑back depth — first‑round pick Jadarian Price, veteran George Holani and free agent Emanuel Wilson — to cover playing time while Charbonnet rehabs.
- Charbonnet’s recovery matters beyond roster planning because he rushed for 12 touchdowns in 2025 and enters the final year of his rookie contract, making his timeline consequential for playing role and pay‑year outcomes.