{
  "id": 12666507,
  "title": "Seahawks Land Hometown Solution After Former 2-Time Pro Bowler’s Deal Collapses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/seahawks-land-hometown-solution-after-former-2-time-pro-bowlers-deal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T16:52:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-land-hometown-solution-former-165255440.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seattle Seahawks found themselves in a tight spot after two of their key running backs, rookie Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet, both suffered injuries. Initially, the team had hoped to sign veteran running back Joe Mixon, who had twice been named a Pro Bowler. However, Mixon's deal collapsed after he failed a physical exam. In response, the front office decided against adding Mixon to their practice squad and instead opted for a hometown solution. Seattle native Dontae McMillan, an undrafted rookie who played at Chief Sealth High School, was signed to fill the void. McMillan had an impressive high school career and continued to excel in college, putting up strong numbers for Weber State and Eastern Michigan. Despite his success, McMillan was signed to the practice squad and has now taken over the role left by Wright, who was placed on the practice squad injured list.",
  "summary": "The Seattle Seahawks desperately needed help after placing rookie Jadarian Price on injured reserve and with Zach Charbonnet still on the PUP list recovering from an ACL injury. They were trying to sign veteran running back Joe Mixon, but the plan fell apart on Tuesday. So, the front office decided against adding the two-time Pro […] The post Seahawks Land Hometown Solution After Former 2-Time…",
  "key_points": [
    "Seattle Seahawks faced injury crisis with two running backs sidelined.",
    "Pro Bowl veteran Joe Mixon's deal fell through due to failed physical.",
    "Hometown rookie Dontae McMillan signed as replacement."
  ],
  "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."
}