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PHIZach Charbonnet injury update: Full practice Wednesday ahead of Week 7 vs. Chiefs
Zach Charbonnet was a full participant in Wednesday's practice for the first time since opening his practice window.
Zach Charbonnet was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice. It was his first full practice since opening his practice window on October 1, according to Brady Henderson. Ian Rapoport called it “a sign Zach Charbonnet is nearing a return.”
What happened
Charbonnet has been rehabbing a torn ACL suffered during last year’s playoff run. Seattle listed him as a full participant for the first time since he returned to practice on Oct. 1. He’d been listed as limited on every injury report from then until Wednesday.
Charbonnet must be activated off injured reserve and onto the active roster this week, but he doesn’t have to play Week 7 vs. Chiefs.
Context
Charbonnet is Seattle’s RB4 on Sleeper’s depth chart. Sleeper currently tags him as PUP (Knee - ACL). He has no 2026 season stats. His Week 7 projection is 5.5 PPR points. He was added in 26,214 Sleeper leagues in the last 24 hours.
The Seahawks’ rushing attack has struggled. Seattle’s run game ranks second-worst in EPA per rush, according to Athlon Sports.
Timeline
- Oct. 3: Fantasy Football Desk reported Zach Charbonnet was nearing a return to action, according to a post from Field Yates on X.
- Oct. 15: Fantasy Football Desk reported Charbonnet was ruled out for Week 6 against the Denver Broncos.
- Oct. 19: Fantasy Football Desk reported head coach Mike Macdonald said Charbonnet was slated for a “full week of work” and had a “good chance” to play Sunday against the Chiefs, per Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune via RotoWire. The team opened his 21-day practice window on October 1.
- Oct. 22: Fantasy Football Desk reported Charbonnet was a full practice participant Wednesday and appeared to be a lock to return against the Chiefs.
Depth chart
Emanuel Wilson is RB1. In 2026, he has 56.3 PPR points, 87 carries, 303 rush yards, 2 rush touchdowns, 8 targets, 5 receptions, and 50 receiving yards, with a 39% snap share. His Week 7 projection is 7.7 PPR points.
George Holani is RB2. In 2026, he has 32.3 PPR points, 31 carries, 97 rush yards, 1 rush touchdown, 12 targets, 11 receptions, and 76 receiving yards, with a 41% snap share. His Week 7 projection is 5.9 PPR points.
Brady Russell is RB3. In 2026, he has 7.0 PPR points, 3 targets, 3 receptions, and 40 receiving yards, with a 21% snap share.
What’s next
Charbonnet could make his season debut on Sunday night at home against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 7. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Charbonnet gets a full week of practice reps and could debut against unbeaten Kansas City, according to Athlon Sports.
A sign Zach Charbonnet is nearing a return. [Quoting @BradyHenderson: "A notable step for Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet in his return from a torn ACL: Seattle listed him as a full participant for the first time since he retuned to practice on Oct. 1. He'd been listed as limited on every injury report from then until today."]
🏈 Fantasy impact
Charbonnet’s full practice is a strong signal he’ll return this week, but he is not guaranteed to play. If active, expect a limited role initially as he gets acclimated. He could immediately take short-yardage and goal-line work, and his workload should grow in upcoming weeks. Emanuel Wilson and George Holani would lose value if Charbonnet is active; grab Charbonnet now before your league mates do.
Quick answers
Will Zach Charbonnet play in Week 7?
He must be activated off injured reserve and onto the active roster this week, but he doesn't have to play Week 7 vs. Chiefs. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Charbonnet gets a full week of practice reps and could debut against unbeaten Kansas City.