Seattle Seahawks first-round pick Jadarian Price has drawn plenty of positive attention through the early stages of training camp, yet his recent absences have shifted some of that focus toward concern.
The Notre Dame product sat out practice for a second straight day on Saturday while dealing with leg soreness, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
While the issue is not viewed as serious and Price is expected back within a few days, missing two consecutive practices is definitely concerning for a rookie still establishing himself in a competitive running back room.
Price entered camp with a clear path to meaningful work. After the Seahawks selected him in the first round following Kenneth Walker III’s departure in free agency, the team identified the competition for the starting role as one of its primary storylines.
Price’s college numbers provided a strong foundation for that optimism. In his final season at Notre Dame he rushed for 674 yards and 11 touchdowns on just 113 carries, averaging six yards per attempt, while also contributing as a receiver and returner.
Seattle has spoken about using that versatility rather than limiting him to early-down duties, making every practice opportunity valuable as coaches evaluated how quickly his role could expand.
Fowler’s update noted that Price has already “highly impressed” the organization during camp, suggesting the early returns justified the investment. That momentum, however, is now interrupted. Even a short-term absence carries weight when a high draft pick is still learning the offense and competing for snaps against veterans and other newcomers.
Consecutive missed practices remove valuable evaluation time and can slow the process of building chemistry with the offensive line and quarterbacks.
The broader context of the running back depth chart adds another layer. Zach Charbonnet remains on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from offseason knee surgery, and Jacardia Wright has also been sidelined with a leg injury.
Seattle signed Justin Jones on the same day Price sat out for the second time, a move that reflects the team’s need for healthy bodies even if it was not a direct response to Price’s soreness. With multiple options unavailable, the focus on the first-rounder’s availability becomes sharper.
All available information points to a minor setback rather than a long-term problem. Head coach Mike Macdonald’s reported outlook that Price should return in a few days offers reassurance.
Still, for a player generating excitement and competing for a larger role, any interruption to practice rhythm is worth monitoring closely. The Seahawks will hope the rookie is back on the field soon so the momentum he built before the soreness can continue without further disruption.
