Seahawks Week 17 inactives: 6 players will not play

Seahawks Week 17 inactives: 6 players will not play vs Bears

The Seattle Seahawks are less than two hours away from kicking off against the Chicago Bears on Thursday Night Football. The inactives list for both teams have dropped, and as expected running back Kenneth Walker III will not be competing Walker was added to the injured reserve list on Thursday. Unless the Seahawks somehow find their way to the NFC Championship game, Walker’s 2024 campaign is concluded.

Joining Walker on the sideline will be a few others, such as tight end Brady Russell who has missed several weeks due to his injury. While he is inactive, quarterback Jaren Hall will be listed as an emergency third-string quarterback. Given Geno Smith’s knee injury, having a little extra insurance at the most important position in all of sports isn’t a bad idea.

On the other side of the ball, 12’s should recognize another familiar name. Running back Travis Homer for the Bears is inactive. Homer was originally drafted by the Seahawks in the 6th round of the 2019 NFL draft, and Seattle is where he spent the first four years of his career. After his rookie contract expired, Homer signed a two-year deal with Chicago in 2023.

The full inactives report from both teams can be seen below.

Seahawks Inactives:

  • CB Nehemiah Pritchett
  • TE Brady Russell
  • LB Patrick O’Connell
  • T Michael Jerrell
  • WR Cody White
  • QB Jaren Hall

Bears Inactives:

  • RB Travis Homer
  • DB Tarvarius Moore
  • OL Teven Jenkins
  • DB Elijah Hicks
  • LB Noah Sewell
  • DL Zach Pickens

The Seahawks will get the ball to start the second half. Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 for more live updates, analysis and highlights during the game!

Seahawks place RB Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve

Seahawks place RB Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve

The Seattle Seahawks are going to have to find a way into the playoffs without the help of their starting running back. On Thursday afternoon, the team announced they were placing Kenneth Walker III on injured reserve. Walker was already ruled OUT for the Week 17 game against the Chicago Bears tonight, but this news now means he will miss at least the next four games.

Technically speaking, this does not necessarily end Walker’s 2024 season. Should the Seahawks find a way to win the NFC West, and win two playoff games – which would get them to the NFC Championship – Walker would be eligible to return. Before you roll your eyes, crazier things have happened in this league.

However, this is of course the most unlikeliest of outcomes, and what is guaranteed is the fact they will not have Walker tonight or their Week 18 game against the Los Angeles Rams. Should Seattle defeat the Bears and the Cardinals upset the Rams, the regular season finale at SoFi Stadium next week will be to win the division.

To take the place of the injured Walker, the Seahawks signed running back George Holani from the practice squad.

If this is truly the end of the road for Walker this year, and it very well could be, he will finish the season with career-lows in rushing yards (573), rushing attempts (153), rushing touchdowns (7) and games played (11). The sole consolation is he did set a career-best with 46 receptions for 299 receiving yards.

The Seahawks will get the ball to start the second half. Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 for more live updates, analysis and highlights during the game!

Seahawks rule Kenneth Walker III and 2 others OUT vs Bears in Week 17

Seahawks rule Kenneth Walker III and 2 others OUT vs Bears in Week 17

The Seattle Seahawks will be kicking off tonight against the Chicago Bears under the lights of prime time. Unfortunately, as expected, starting running back Kenneth Walker III will not be suiting up. Walker injured his ankle in the Week 16 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and did not return to the game. He then went on to be listed as a non-participant during all of Seattle’s walk-through practices this week.

Sadly, this continues an unfortunate, injury-riddled 2024 for Walker. Thursday will mark his fifth missed game of the season. Joining Walker on the sideline will be tight end Brady Russell and safety K’Von Wallace. All three players have been ruled OUT for Thursday Night Football.

As they have done all week long, the Seahawks did not hold a traditional practice. Instead, they held a walk-through. This injury report is an estimation on if they had ran a practice and what it would look like. The full injury report from Christmas Day’s practice can be seen below.

Did Not Participate:

  • TE Brady Russell – Foot
  • RB Kenneth Walker III – Ankle

Full Participation:

  • T Abe Lucas – Knee/NIR-Rest
  • LB Ernest Jones IV – Knee/NIR-Rest
  • DE Leonard Williams – Foot/NIR-Rest
  • S K’Von Wallace – Ankle
  • TE Noah Fant – Knee
  • RB Zach Charbonnet – Elbow
  • C Olu Oluwatimi – Knee
  • LB Derick Hall – Shoulder
  • LB Uchenna Nwosu – Wrist

Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove on Twitter for more live updates, analysis and highlights during the game.

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Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald offers injury update to Kenneth Walker III

Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald offers injury update to Kenneth Walker III

The Seattle Seahawks suffered a devastating loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, pushing them to the verge of potential elimination. However, a game and playoff positioning weren’t the only things the Seahawks lost at Lumen Field.

During the fourth quarter, running back Kenneth Walker III exited the game with an ankle injury. Walker was listed as DOUBTFUL to return, and ultimately did not set foot on the field again. This was Walker’s first game back after missing the last two in what has become a frustrating and injury-laden season.

After the game, head coach Mike Macdonald was asked about his starting running back’s injury. Macdonald mentioned Walker was going in to get imaging done, and was not sure about the extent of the injury.

Of course, we at Seahawks Wire will be among the first to report on any further updates on his No. 1 ballcarrier.

A ballcarrier who did not get nearly enough touches in this game, I might add. Offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb yet again abandoned the run in a game he absolutely should have stuck with more. Walker finished the night with only 31 yards on eight rushes. He did have eight receptions for 28 yards, but screen passes and dump off’s can only substitute for actually running the ball for so long.

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Seahawks Week 16 injury report: Ken Walker returns to practice

Seahawks Week 16 injury report: Ken Walker returns to practice

The Seattle Seahawks have received another bit of good injury news this week. On Wednesday, it was revealed quarterback Geno Smith was a full participant at practice. Smith injured his knee during the Week 15 loss to the Green Bay Packers, but it appears he is on track to start in Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Potentially joining him in the backfield is running back Kenneth Walker III, who has missed the last two games with a calf injury. Walker was a non-participant on Wednesday’s practice, but returned for Thursday! While there is still a few days to go before we know for sure if Walker will make his return to play the Vikings, this is certainly an encouraging sign!

The full injury report from Thursday’s practice is below.

Did Not Participate:

  • TE Brady Russell – Foot
  • DE Leonard Williams – Foot/NIR-rest
  • LB Trevis Gipson – Ankle
  • T Abe Lucas – Knee/NIR-rest
  • NT Johnathan Hankins – Illness/NIR-rest

Limited Participation:

  • RB Zach Charbonnet – Oblique
  • C Olu Oluwatimi – Knee
  • CB Tre Brown – Hamstring
  • LB Ernest Jones IV – Knee

Full Participation:

  • RB Kenneth Walker III – Calf
  • WR DK Metcalf – Shoulder
  • G Laken Tomlinson – NIR-Rest
  • WR Tyler Lockett – NIR-Rest
  • NT Jarran Reed – NIR-Rest
  • TE AJ Barner – Shoulder
  • QB Geno Smith – Knee
  • S K’Von Wallace – Ankle

Seahawks Week 15 inactives: Ken Walker officially OUT vs Packers

Seahawks Week 15 inactives: Ken Walker officially OUT vs Packers

The Seattle Seahawks are a little more than an hour away from kicking off against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately, Seattle’s top running back, Kenneth Walker III, will be watching from the sidelines. The Seahawks officially announced their inactives list for Week 15, and as expected, Walker was on it.

Walker was listed as QUESTIONABLE going into the weekend. Additionally, with the news of elevating rookie running back George Holani from the practice squad was practically writing on the wall for Walker’s availability. The NFL is a next man up league, and the responsibilities fall to Zach Charbonnet.

The full inactives list for both teams can be seen below.

Seahawks Inactives:

  • RB Kenneth Walker III
  • CB Tre Brown
  • TE Brady Russell
  • LB Trevis Gipson
  • WR Cody White
  • QB Jaren Hall
  • CB Artie Burns

Packers Inactives:

  • WR Malik Heath
  • S Javon Bullard
  • CB Jaire Alexander
  • OL Jacob Monk

Be sure to follow @TheSeahawksWire and @KoleMusgrove23 on Twitter during the game for live updates, analysis and highlights during the game!

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Seahawks elevate RB George Holani from practice squad

Seahawks elevate RB George Holani from practice squad

For the second-straight week, the Seattle Seahawks are elevating undrafted rookie running back George Holani from the practice squad. Sunday night will mark the third game of the season the former Boise State Bronco will be a member of the active 53-man roster.

This news comes on the heels of starter Kenneth Walker III being listed as DOUBTFUL. Last week, Walker was downgraded to OUT on Saturday, prompting Holani’s elevation. The fact Holani is already being elevated does not bode well for Walker’s availability (or lack thereof) for the Week 15 showdown against the Packers.

In Walker’s absence last week, Zach Charbonnet had himself a whale of game. He rushed 22 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns. Behind him will be former seventh round pick out of Georgia Kenny McIntosh.

Charbonnet and McIntosh will likely get the majority of snaps, leaving Holani for special teams. However, Holani is still a strong runner. It remains to be seen if he will get a snap or two to show what he can bring to the table.

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Seahawks injury report: Ken Walker DOUTBFUL, 5 others ruled OUT for Week 15

Seahawks injury report: Ken Walker DOUTBFUL, 5 others ruled OUT for Week 15

The Seattle Seahawks have announced their game designations for Week 15’s NFC showdown with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football. Unfortunately, it looks as if the Seahawks could be without their starting running back once more.

Kenneth Walker III has been listed as DOUBTFUL for prime time. If he does in fact miss this game, back up Zach Charbonnet will once more be in line to get the start like he did last week against the Arizona Cardinals. In replacement of Walker, Charbonnet rumbled his way to 134 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Additionally, rookie running back George Holani will likely be apart of the active 53-man roster like he was last week.

Seattle has also ruled out five total players, one of which is safety K’Von Wallace who returned to practice this week from being recently activated off the injured reserve list.

The full injury report can be seen below.

Ruled OUT:

  • CB Tre Brown – Hamstring
  • S Jerrick Reed II – Quad
  • TE Brady Russell – Foot
  • T Stone Forsythe – Hand
  • S K’Von Wallace – Ankle

Doubtful:

  • RB Kenneth Walker III – Calf
  • CB Artie Burns – Toe

Questionable:

  • No players carry this designation as of Friday

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Seahawks Week 15 injury report: Ken Walker missed 2nd practice

Seahawks Week 15 injury report: Ken Walker missed 2nd practice

The Seattle Seahawks are gearing up for an important NFC showdown on Sunday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers. It will be the first time since 2018 that Seattle has hosted Green Bay at Lumen field. Unfortunately, the Seahawks could be without running back Kenneth Walker III once again.

For a second-straight day, Walker was a non-participant at practice. Should Walker miss yet another game, Seattle will be in good hands… er, legs… with backup Zach Charbonnet. Against the Arizona Cardinals, Charbonnet had a breakout game with 134 yards on 22 carries and two first half touchdowns. Charbonnet has eight career scores, and seven of them have come in the 2024 campaign.

The full injury report for Thursday’s practice is below.

Did Not Participate in Practice:

  • RB Kenneth Walker III – Calf
  • CB Tre Brown – Hamstring
  • S Jerrick reed II – Quad
  • T Abe Lucas – Knee/NIR/Rest
  • NT Johnathan Hankins – NIR/Rest

Limited Participation:

  • DE Leonard Williams – Foot/NIR/Rest
  • LB Ernest Jones IV – Knee/NIR/Rest
  • WR DK Metcalf – Shoulder

Full Participation:

  • G Laken Tomlinson – NIR/Rest
  • WR Tyler Lockett – NIR/Rest
  • NT Jarran Reed – NIR/Rest
  • LB Boye Mafe – NIR/Rest
  • P Michael Dickson – Back
  • T Stone Forsythe – Hand
  • LB Uchenna Nwosu – Thigh
  • CB Artie Burns – Toe
  • S K’Von Wallace – Ankle

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Can RB George Holani make an impact for the Seahawks?

Can RB George Holani make an impact for the Seahawks?

The Seattle Seahawks were dealt a brutal blow on Saturday when it was announced running back Kenneth Walker III was ruled OUT. Seattle will have to compete in the Week 14 rematch without their best ball carrier. With Walker no longer active, filling his place is rookie running back George Holani, who was elevated off the practice squad.

Holani turned plenty of heads this preseason, when he rumbled his way to 66 total yards on 17 carries in his three games. He even managed to find the end zone twice, including the first touchdown of the exhibition season for the Seahawks. The question now shifts to Week 14 – can Holani make an impact for a Seattle offense struggling to run the ball?

The Seahawks have not had more than 285 total yards of offense in four of their last five games, and are really struggling getting anything going on the ground. The main culprit of this problem is of course Seattle’s atrocious offensive line. Surely backup Zach Charbonnet will get the lion’s share of carries in Walker’s absence, and I would not be surprised if third-stringer Kenny McIntosh gets some looks as well.

However, I don’t think Holani should be ignored from the game plan. He has only suited up in one game this year, a Week 2 road trip to play the New England Patriots. The Seahawks, at times this year under Ryan Grubb, have abandoned the run far too early. Yes, they struggle to get things going on the ground, but there are other times where they move off the run when they do not have to do so. Perhaps Holani can provide a bit of a spark to a Seahawks team that are underdogs for an eighth-straight week.