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The source identifies George Holani as part of a platoon of running backs (alongside Jadarian Price and rehabbing Zach Charbonnet) tasked with replacing departed Kenneth Walker III for the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, representing a key uncertainty heading into 2026.

The source identifies Zach Charbonnet as a rehabbing running back part of a platoon (alongside Jadarian Price and George Holani) tasked with replacing departed Kenneth Walker III for the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, representing a key uncertainty heading into 2026.

The source identifies Jadarian Price as part of a platoon of running backs (alongside rehabbing Zach Charbonnet and George Holani) tasked with replacing departed Kenneth Walker III for the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, representing a key uncertainty heading into 2026.

The source identifies Kenneth Walker III as a departed running back from the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, noting that the team must determine whether a platoon of Jadarian Price, rehabbing Zach Charbonnet, and George Holani can adequately replace him.

The source identifies Adams as the reigning NFL leader in receiving touchdowns heading into the 2026 season, part of the Rams' elite offensive weapons that have made them Super Bowl favorites over the defending champion Seahawks.

The source identifies Nacua as the reigning NFL leader in receptions heading into the 2026 season, part of the Rams' elite offensive weapons alongside Matt Stafford (touchdown passes and passing yards leader) and Davante Adams (receiving touchdowns leader).

The source identifies Darnold's ball security as a legitimate concern despite his Super Bowl-winning 2025 season; he led the NFL with 20 turnovers in 2025 after finishing tied for fourth with 16 turnovers as the Vikings' starter in 2024. While he protected the football in a turnover-free trifecta of playoff wins, he must prove he can maintain ball security on a consistent basis. the source Warren Sharp noted that Darnold's turnover issues mean the Seahawks are only winning nine or so games despite their Super Bowl championship roster, and former ESPN personality Bomani Jones expressed skepticism about Darnold's quality compared to other starting quarterbacks like Kyler Murray.

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson, a former Ohio State standout who led the Pats with 911 rushing yards in his rookie year last season, is listed with an ankle injury heading into the season opener. Henderson made the trip and reportedly still has a chance to play despite the injury designation.

Receiver Tory Horton was listed as limited in Monday's practice with a hamstring issue as the Seahawks prepare for their season opener.

Returnee running back George Holani is one of three running backs on the Seahawks' 53-man roster for the Patriots game with Charbonnet on the PUP list. Holani is healthy and available for the season opener.

Free-agent signee Emanuel Wilson is one of three running backs on the Seahawks' 53-man roster for the Patriots game with Charbonnet on the PUP list. Wilson missed time in camp due to injuries and did not play in preseason games, but is now healthy and positioned to see early-season opportunity.

First-round pick Jadarian Price is one of three running backs on the Seahawks' 53-man roster for the Patriots game, with Charbonnet sidelined on the PUP list. Price missed time in camp due to injuries and did not play in preseason games, but is now healthy and positioned to see early-season opportunity.

Running back Zach Charbonnet remains on the physically unable to perform list as the season begins, continuing to recover from February ACL surgery and required to miss at least the first four games. Coach Macdonald said Charbonnet is 'doing awesome' in recovery and is on target for an 'aggressive timetable' he has set for return, though no specific date has been revealed. Charbonnet could return to practice in Week 3.

Russell, a fullback and unofficial captain of the special teams units, was re-signed to a two-year, $4.8 million deal to keep as much of the return and coverage units together as possible; the source notes the Seahawks prioritized maintaining continuity in their special teams group.

Horton, a rookie, set a team record with a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown against New Orleans before suffering a shin injury that ended his season after Week 8 (the week before Shaheed arrived); the Seahawks get him back for the upcoming season.

Shaheed was acquired in the first week of November and scored three of the Seahawks' five special teams touchdowns in the regular season; his 58-yard punt return for a touchdown sparked a rally from 16 points down in the fourth quarter to beat the Rams in December, a win that gave the Seahawks home-field advantage in the playoffs; he had another touchdown on a kickoff return in the playoffs on the opening play against the 49ers; re-signed to a three-year contract.

The source notes that Marvin Harrison Jr. 'has repeatedly failed to claim' the clear No. 1 wide receiver role for the Cardinals, positioning Michael Wilson as the player who may establish himself in that role instead. This suggests Harrison Jr. has underperformed expectations in claiming the top receiving option status.

The source notes that wide receiver Michael Wilson had a 1,000-yard season last year and now faces the challenge of proving it 'wasn't a fluke and establish himself as the clear No. 1 option.' This frames 2025 as a critical year for Wilson to solidify his role and validate his breakout performance.

The source identifies Trey McBride as 'the best pass-catching tight end in the league but doesn't get the recognition he's earned,' positioning him as an undervalued weapon in the Cardinals' offense despite his elite production and role.

The Cardinals added first-round pick Jeremiyah Love to the backfield as a new offensive weapon for Jacoby Brissett. The source describes Love as 'a new toy,' suggesting the team views him as a key part of their offensive rebuild in the post-Kyler Murray era.

With Kyler Murray gone, Jacoby Brissett is the clear starter for the Cardinals in 2025. The source frames this as part of the Cardinals' post-Murray era rebuild, positioning Brissett as the team's quarterback solution without explicit commentary on his performance level.

The source identifies rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling as a breakout candidate for the 49ers. After college stints at Washington State, Oklahoma State, and Ole Miss, Stribling represents 'a needed jolt of youth' in the 49ers' injury-depleted and aging wide receiver room, positioning him for quick emergence.

The 49ers added Mike Evans to their wide receiver room, but the source frames this addition within the context of the team's overall depth concerns and aging veteran acquisitions, suggesting Evans is part of a strategy to address injuries rather than a transformative addition.

The source indicates George Kittle will return to the field for the 49ers after injury, positioning him as a key receiving weapon for the offense despite the team's overall depth concerns and injury-plagued roster.

Despite an eventful offseason, Puka Nacua remains 'one of the elite pass catchers in the league' according to the source, maintaining his status as a key receiving weapon for the Rams' Super Bowl-contending offense.

The source notes that Matthew Stafford 'proved last year he can still sling it at an MVP level at age 37,' establishing his continued elite quarterback play as a cornerstone of the Rams' Super Bowl contention and supporting their status as betting favorites to win the championship.

Rookie first-round pick probably starting in place of Walker for the Seahawks' season opener against the Patriots, representing a significant change to the offense despite 67 of 91 roster players returning from the 2025 Super Bowl-winning team.

Quarterback who has a chance to join the list of QBs to get to two Super Bowls in a row and repeat as champion; described as a backup just three years ago who might never have become a full-time starter again after flaming out in Carolina, making his potential success one of the biggest questions and storylines of the Seahawks' 2026 season, though the source notes there is no reason to say he can't after last season's performance.

Receiver re-signed to a long-term extension; made the highest-paid player in NFL history at the receiver position as of the time of signing, part of the Seahawks' strategy to retain foundational young players and maintain locker-room culture identified as key to their Super Bowl win.

Running back who was released; one of six players who got snaps in the Super Bowl but did not return for the 2026 season.

Receiver who departed via free agency; one of six players who got snaps in the Super Bowl but did not return for the 2026 season.

Game MVP running back for the 2025 Super Bowl champion Seahawks; departed via free agency for the 2026 season, one of only two starting-level players the team did not retain from their championship roster.

Robbie Ouzts, a Seahawks fullback and Arnold's college teammate at Alabama, was consulted by the team as part of their due diligence on Arnold's character and skill.

Jalen Milroe, a Seahawks quarterback and Arnold's college teammate at Alabama, was consulted by the team as part of their due diligence on Arnold's character and skill.

Receiver Tory Horton was listed as limited during Sunday's practice with a hamstring injury as the Seahawks prepare for Wednesday's opener against New England.

Patriots signed receiver Romeo Doubs as part of their revamped receiver corps following the departure of leading receiver Stefon Diggs.

Patriots acquired receiver A.J. Brown via trade as part of their revamped receiver corps following the departure of leading receiver Stefon Diggs.

Patriots cut leading receiver Stefon Diggs in March as part of a revamped receiver corps heading into the 2026 season.

Seahawks drafted Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price in the first round to help replace Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III, who signed with the Chiefs. Price is positioned to assume a significant role in Seattle's backfield.

Seahawks Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III departed in free agency, signing with the Kansas City Chiefs. Seattle drafted Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price in the first round to help replace him.