{
  "id": 11242787,
  "title": "Seahawks Take Step Toward Major Offensive Boost With Latest Move",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/seahawks-take-step-toward-major-offensive-boost-with-latest-move",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:23:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/seahawks-take-step-toward-major-offensive-boost-with-latest-move-12513081"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seattle Seahawks took a significant step toward bolstering their offensive capabilities by granting running back Zach Charbonnet permission to return to practice following a torn ACL injury sustained during last season's playoffs. This development comes as Charbonnet, who had his best NFL season in 2025 with 730 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, along with 20 receptions for 144 yards, awaits his return from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. The team's head coach, Mike MacDonald, stated that Charbonnet's readiness to return is contingent upon factors such as practice opportunities, roster management, and the schedule, with his earliest possible return slated for Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers. Currently listed as a PUP, Charbonnet will need to sit out one additional game before he can resume practice and potentially impact Seattle's run game. Other running backs like first-round rookie Jadarian Price and veterans Emanuel Wilson and George Holani will also compete for playing time once Charbonnet's return is confirmed. The Seahawks will next take on the Los Angeles Chargers in a Week 4 game, scheduled for this upcoming Sunday.",
  "summary": "The Seattle Seahawks are moving toward a major offensive boost with their latest move involving running back Zach Charbonnet.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zach Charbonnet granted permission to return to practice.",
    "ACL injury sustained during last season's playoffs.",
    "Earliest return possible is Week 5 against 49ers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}