Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price has returned after missing four games with an injury. At a Thursday, Nov. 12, press conference, he clarified that the chest injury reported by the team and the shoulder issue associated with the stabilizer he wore were the same condition.
“One and the same,” Price said.
Price initially sustained the injury during Seattle’s Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 20. Head coach Mike Macdonald later described it as a shoulder issue, prompting questions about whether Price had suffered two separate injuries. Price played against the Washington Commanders the following week, but the injury flared up during practice ahead of the Seahawks’ Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. He ultimately missed four games while on injured reserve.
Price said he felt discomfort against Washington. He also clarified that he wore a red non-contact jersey while preparing for that game, rather than during Chargers week. Despite the setback, he said he is now feeling well and trusts Seattle’s training staff to help him recover.
Price returned to action ahead of Seattle’s Nov. 2 game against the Chicago Bears. His return has coincided with Zach Charbonnet’s comeback from the torn ACL he suffered during last season’s playoffs, giving the Seahawks a boost in the backfield ahead of their matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders.
In Seattle’s Nov. 8 win over Arizona, Charbonnet rushed for 77 yards on 16 carries. Price recorded 24 rushing yards and a team-high 54 receiving yards on four catches. The two backs also combined for 53 yards on an early touchdown drive.
“Me and Zach are finally getting our feet under us coming back from injury, and it’s only going to get more production from here on out,” Price said. He also praised Charbonnet’s rehabilitation work, which he said had motivated him during training camp.
Price has contributed on special teams as well, returning two kickoffs for 56 yards against Arizona. He said his primary goal entering his rookie season was to be available for every game, but acknowledged that his injury kept him from reaching that goal. Now back on the field, he has another opportunity to contribute to Seattle’s offense and special teams.
