Seattle moved running back Zach Charbonnet from active/PUP to reserve/PUP at the 53. He must miss the first four games. A 2026 bylaw change lets clubs open a 21-day practice window after the team's second regular-season game. He still cannot play until Week 5 at home against the 49ers. Week 1 backs are first-rounder Jadarian Price, George Holani, and Emanuel Wilson. Reserve/PUP does not count against the 53. Injured reserve still counts against the cap. Run that backfield at https://realitysport
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CBS: the move was procedural after an ACL tear in the divisional round. He is sidelined at least the first four games. Some combination of Jadarian Price and George Holani will pace the backfield.
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ESPN: surgery was in February. He is not eligible until the Seahawks host the 49ers in Week 5. A 2026 PUP change means he can begin practicing as early as Week 3, after the team's second regular-season game.
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The former complementary back was never a realistic Week 1 candidate. Seattle drafted Jadarian Price and signed Emanuel Wilson. He must miss at least four games.
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The 53 lists three running backs: Jadarian Price, George Holani, and Emanuel Wilson. Charbonnet is on reserve/PUP, not on that 53.
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Players on reserve/PUP do not count toward the 53 and cannot play the first four games. This year they can use a 21-day practice window after the team has played two regular-season games. RotoWire names Green Bay's Micah Parsons and Seattle's Zach Charbonnet on reserve/PUP.
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A player on reserve/PUP can now begin a 21-day practice window after the second regular-season game and still cannot play until four games have elapsed. If the window closes without an activation, the season is over.
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Panthers cut-week FAQ: two players can go to IR before final cuts and still return. After the 53 is set, clubs may designate up to eight players to return from IR. New this year: reserve/PUP players can return to practice after two weeks and still miss four games.