Seahawks' Mike Macdonald Addresses Jadarian Price Injury Scare
Mike Macdonald addressed Jadarian Price's shoulder injury after the Seahawks rookie left Sunday's blowout win over the Cardinals.
The Seattle Seahawks have opened their 2023 season with a 2-0 record, despite the offseason loss of Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker and an early Week 1 setback when starting quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a glute injury. Head coach Mike Macdonald reported Monday that rookie running back Jadarian Price's injury scare was actually a shoulder issue, not the chest injury initially diagnosed.
Price proved his value in the season opener against the New England Patriots, rushing for 52 yards on 10 carries and catching six passes for six yards. In the subsequent game against the Arizona Cardinals, he carried the ball 13 times for 52 yards and had an eight-yard reception. While Price has yet to score a touchdown and remains a backup to George Holani, the Seahawks have been gradually introducing him to a heavier workload as Zach Charbonnet recovers from a torn ACL.
The team's offense has been impressive under quarterback Drew Lock, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba recording 277 yards and four touchdowns in the first two games. However, Seattle anticipates a challenging schedule ahead, including matchups against the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, and Kansas City Chiefs.
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