10/21/2026
(Seattle, WA) the Seattle Seahawks are looking to bounce back after an inconsistent start to the season when Kansas City comes to town on Sunday night. In this week’s edition of Hawk Notes we’ll take a look at some of the roster moves, hear from head coach Mike McDonald on how they plan on getting back on track and if there are any other plans to add to the running back room.
Charbonnet and Bradford
The Hawks are desperate for some help in the running back room with only Emmanuel Wilson and George Halani as regular runners. Zach Charbonnet’s current status is that he was listed as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice. For the first time since opening, there is a 21-day return window on August 1. McDonald says there’s a strong possibility that Charbonnet, if activated for the game on Sunday, will play in some capacity but it will be a limited role.
The Seahawks must officially activate him this week from the physically unable to perform list or lose him to IR for the entire season. Charbonnet continues to recover from a torn ACL that he suffered last year during a divisional playoff game with San Francisco.
Bradford practicing
Anthony Bradford was designated to return to practice on Monday opening his 21-day evaluation window. Bradford has missed five consecutive games due to knee and hip injuries sustained early in the season, which landed him on injured reserve. Head coach Mike Macdonald stated that if Bradford has a successful week of practice, he will likely play a significant amount in Sunday’s Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Bradford has not allowed a single sack or quarterback hit thus far this season, but has permitted three quarterback pressures across 50 offensive snaps played.
Mcdonald’s message after tough loss to Denver
The meeting room was silent. No one was happy with that 17-14 overtime loss to the Broncos. Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald stood before his players with no excuses. He looked directly at quarterback Sam Darnold, acknowledging the two interceptions but emphasizing a collective responsibility.
“Our identity wasn’t there,” McDonald said. “We have to protect the football and that means better protection up front, quicker decisions, and relentless ball security. We don’t go around our mistakes, we go through them.”
Turning the page to their next challenge on Sunday night in a clash against the Kansas City Chiefs, who are undefeated, Macdonald’s focus shifted. He demanded an honest self-evaluation to recapture the true standard of Seahawks football. The Denver loss was in the rearview mirror. The effort in practice will be the first measurement in putting the past couple of weeks behind them.
Trade Rumblings to help the RB’s
As the November 10th NFL trade deadline approaches, the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks find themselves at a crucial crossroads and there are several trade rumors making the rounds. Topping the list: running back, of course. With the departure of free agent star Kenneth Walker III and injuries to Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price, the running back room is very thin.
The rumblings have general manager John Schneider reportedly shopping for an elite backfield replacement. High-profile names like Philadelphia Eagles’ Saquon Barkley (fueled by Philadelphia’s sudden quarterback instability) and the Indianapolis Colts’ Jonathan Taylor are dominating the headlines as prime targets. However signing those veterans means inheriting massive contracts, which could impact Seattle’s salary cap. An alternative could be someone like Tennessee’s Tony Pollard at a budget-friendly option.
Seattle is also looking to shore up other positions, like the offensive line. Some say Seattle is targeting Colts guard Quentin Nelson to fortify the line that has struggled with protections. Schneider could also be looking for additional secondary depth, looking for another cornerback.
Schneider has plenty of 2027 draft capital. The Seahawks possess the leverage to strike a big deal. Now whether Schneider opts for a conservative patch or more of a win-now superstar splash, it is fair to say the last time they made that big superstar splash, it did not work out when they traded for the Jets Jamal Adams.
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