Charbonnet played the power role in the Seahawks offense behind starter Kenneth Walker III, rushing for 730 yards on 184 totes with a team-leading 12 rushing scores this season. His absence will be felt most in the red zone and short-yardage situations. He had five carries for 20 yards against San Francisco before getting knocked out with the injury.
Charbonnet’s absence the rest of the way will mean the Seahawks will lean more heavily on Walker, who gashed the Niners for 116 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries. In two games against the Rams this season, Walker combined for 167 rushing yards with two touchdowns on 27 carries and caught six passes for 108 yards.
Velus Jones is the other running back on the 53-man roster, with Cam Akers on the practice squad.
The timing of Charbonnet’s injury doesn’t bode well for the start of the 2026 season.
“He’s gonna be back,” Macdonald added. “He’s gonna be back stronger than ever, and the guys are gonna pick him up. It’s not like he’s leaving us. He’s going to be with us, but that’s what’s going on with Charbs.”
