Zach Charbonnet to start season on PUP list, but a rule change could benefit him
One rule change could see Charbonnet practice a little sooner than in years past.
In a surprising move, the Seattle Seahawks have decided to keep Zach Charbonnet on their physically unable to perform (PUP) list for the beginning of the 2026 NFL season. The three running backs currently on their roster are Jadarian Price, George Holani, and Emanuel Wilson. Charbonnet is set to miss a minimum of four games while recovering from his ACL surgery. The earliest he could potentially return to action is in Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Interestingly, an NFL rule change implemented this season could work in Charbonnet's favor. Normally, a practice window cannot be opened until after the fourth game, but in Charbonnet's case, his 21-day practice window can be activated following the completion of the second regular season game. This means he could potentially start practicing as early as Week 3, rather than waiting until Week 5 as initially anticipated.
While there's no urgency for Charbonnet to be available for the Week 5 game against the 49ers, it could be a significant moment if he makes his first return in a game against the same team he scored the only touchdown for in the NFC West title game that ended his season.
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