Seahawks Beat: RB Jadarian Price set for big role

Aug 31, 2026

The Seahawks made it official that running back Zach Charbonnet will start the season on the physically unable to perform list, and that makes it clear how big a role rookie running back Jadarian Price is going to have in the defending champions’ offense.

Price is the clear-cut No. 1 running back in Seattle, and backing him up will be George Holani, who gained just 73 yards on 22 carries last season, and Emanuel Wilson, a career backup in Green Bay who signed with the Seahawks this offseason.

Fantasy Impact:

We all saw this coming once the Seahawks spent first round draft capital on Price this past spring. Price was a popular name in dynasty leagues all summer long but with redraft league drafts approaching quickly, or already taking place, Price is going to make for a popular RB selection after a lot of the bigger names fall off the board. As the story said, last year the Seahawks used a two-back system with Charbonnet and Kenneth Walker sharing carries. Walker left in free agency and the Seahawks did not add any notable running backs other than Price. We list Price as RB22, but if his passing work can develop there is certainly room to improve on that ranking.

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Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty not placed on IR

Jess Merrick on X

2 hours ago

Of note: the Raiders did not place RB Ashton Jeanty on IR so clearly they feel he’ll be ready to play within the first four weeks of the season.

Related players: Mike Washington Jr., Dylan Laube

Fantasy Impact:

He's still not a lock for Week 1 at this point, but it's at least a bit of good news for owners, and reinforces it's not a long-term injury for Jeanty. Fantasy owners may want to have a backup plan in place, though, and if he's still on your wire after your draft, pick up Washington, who looks like he would be a big factor if Jeanty were to miss time.

Chiefs Beat: Team loves with RB Emmett Johnson has showed

Pete Sweeney on X

2 hours ago

The Chiefs love what Emmett Johnson has showed. Brashard Smith is a wild card Andy Reid can move around on offense, and he’s KR2. Best return in a while for KC on Friday night.

Related players: Kenneth Walker, Emari Demercado

Fantasy Impact:

The Chiefs moved on from from Demercado and it was due liking what they've seen from the rookie Johnson this offseason, the post said. The post added the team considers Walker a three-down back. It looks like Johnson will be the team's clear RB2. Walker may get a large majority of the work, but Walker owners may want to back themselves up by taking Johnson later in drafts.

Chargers Beat: TE Orande Gadsden needs to work on blocking

BoltsBeat.com

2 hours ago

Oronde Gadsden II emerged as a real pass-catching threat for the Chargers last season, posting 49 receptions for 664 yards and three touchdowns. But he won't be able to see the field consistently in McDaniel's offense until he gets more consistent as a blocker.

Related players: David Njoku, Charlie Kolar

Fantasy Impact:

The story said if he's able to work on his blocking, the Chargers will have a three-headed monster at the position. It's been quite the fall for Gadsden from when he was a hot commodity at the position last year, especially in dynasty leagues. The Chargers brought in Kolar and Njoku in the offseason, and the story went on to say about Kolar: "if they can unlock his dormant pass-catching skill set this season, [Kolar] has a very clear path to establishing himself as an every-down TE in McDaniel's scheme. That will more than make up for any surprise that came when his contract was first confirmed." The story ranked Kolar as the team's top TE and called Njoku the perfect "middle ground" between Kolar and Gadsden. This will be a situation to watch this season. It seems the Chargers are banking on Kolar's blocking and his pass-catching skills to emerge.