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Seattle Seahawks Rookie Jadarian Price’s Shoulder Injury Deemed Non-Serious
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Core Event: Injury Update
Rookie running back Jadarian Price left the Seahawks’ Week 2 victory over the Arizona Cardinals after sustaining what was first reported as a chest injury. The following day, head coach Mike Macdonald clarified that the issue is a shoulder injury, describing it as “intact and nothing serious.” “Really proud of Drew, really happy for him,” — Mike Macdonald, head coach
Background & Context
Price entered the 2026 season as part of a running-back committee that includes Zach Charbonnet (recovering from a torn ACL), George Holani, and Emanuel Wilson. In Week 1 against New England, he recorded 52 rushing yards on 10 carries and six receiving yards on two catches. In the Cardinals game, he logged 13 carries for 52 yards and one reception for eight yards before exiting.
Data & Statistics
- Week 1 (vs. Patriots): 52 rushing yards, 10 carries; 6 receiving yards, 2 catches.
- Week 2 (vs. Cardinals): 52 rushing yards, 13 carries; 8 receiving yards, 1 catch.
- Team rushing leader (Week 2): Emanuel Wilson – 92 yards on 21 carries.
- Quarterback situation: Sam Darnold missed Week 1 with a glute injury; Drew Lock started Week 2, throwing for 235 yards and three touchdowns to Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Official Statements & Responses
On September 21, 2026, Macdonald told reporters Brock Huard and Mike Salk that the injury is a shoulder issue, emphasizing that the joint is “intact and nothing serious.” “Really proud of Drew, really happy for him,” — Mike Macdonald, head coach The coach added that the situation will be monitored in the coming weeks, but no specific timeline for Price’s return was provided.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Initial team communications described Price’s ailment as a chest injury, implying potential lung involvement. The subsequent clarification identified a shoulder problem, which generally carries a different recovery outlook. No further medical details or projected missed games have been disclosed, leaving the exact impact on his playing time uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “That's the beauty of playing with him,” — Drew Lock
- “We're not going to hit the panic button, but when we play the best defense in ball, you've got to do all the little things right,” — Mike LaFleur, in first-year coach
- “Really proud of Drew, really happy for him,” — Mike Macdonald, head coach
What’s Next
The Seahawks’ next two games are against the Washington Commanders (Week 3) and the Los Angeles Chargers (Week 4). Coaching staff will assess Price’s condition during practice later in the week to determine his availability. The earliest projected return mentioned in coverage is Week 5, when Seattle faces the San Francisco 49 Suns at home.