Schneider Just Put the Seahawks RB Room on Notice—and It's Brutal
Kenneth Walker's gone to Kansas City. Emanuel Wilson just signed. So you'd think the Seahawks' running back situation would be settled, right? Wrong. GM John Schneider just basically told every tailback on the roster—except Zach Charbonnet—that their job is on thin ice.
After the first official day of the new NFL fiscal year, Schneider made his intentions crystal clear to the media: "We love the guys on our team right now, but we'll be continuing to look at that position." Translation? You're here now, but we're not done shopping around. That's a reality check nobody wants to hear.
The Depth Chart is Actually Overcrowded
Here's the thing that makes this even wilder—Walker leaving didn't create a void that needed filling. If anything, Seattle's got too many bodies in the backfield. The current group consists of Charbonnet, Wilson, Kenny McIntosh, George Holani, Cam Akers, Velus Jones Jr., and Jacardia Wright. That's seven running backs. The team will probably keep three on the active roster come season start, plus fullbacks Robbie Outzts and maybe Brady Russell.
The problem? This group is mostly unproven. McIntosh and Holani have flashed some potential, but they can't stay healthy. Wilson might turn out to be a solid pickup from Green Bay, but he wasn't even a starter there. And Charbonnet, the only guy who seems locked in? He's dealing with an ACL tear from the Divisional Round and might not be ready for the start of next season. None of these backs have actually proven they can be a long-term lead guy.
Draft Could Bring a Bigger Back
So what's Schneider's next move? He's probably eyeing a premium running back early in the 2026 NFL draft—likely in the second round rather than the first. If Seattle trades back and picks up another second-round selection in the process, you better believe one of those could become a tailback. Schneider's done it before. Both Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet were second-round picks, and both turned out solid—though Charbonnet's been stuck as Walker's backup and is heading into the final year of his rookie deal in 2026.
The message is loud and clear: this backfield is about to look different. Whoever's not ready to compete shouldn't get comfortable.
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