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Seahawks Activate Zach Charbonnet, Target Chiefs Return

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC · How we work

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Charbonnet Activated

Seattle Seahawks activated running back Zach Charbonnet from the PUP list on October 22, 2026.
Coach Mike Macdonald said Charbonnet will have a full week of reps and could play Sunday against the Chiefs.
Elijah Arroyo was placed on injured reserve to open a roster spot for Charbonnet.
Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL in the January divisional-round win and his 21-day practice window opened October 1.

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Chiefs IR Simmons

Chiefs placed left tackle Josh Simmons on injured reserve, ending his season-opening hopes.
Simmons was diagnosed with a bulging, herniated lumbar disc after an Aug. 17 training-camp incident.
Coach Rick Burkholder said Simmons plateaued in rehab despite daily effort, preventing a return to competition.
The team rejected surgery after a California spine specialist’s advice, making Simmons ineligible to return before Week 11 against Arizona.

History

Historical Context

In 2012 the NFL and the NFLPA agreed to let one injured-reserve player return after eight weeks; the rule was expanded in 2017 to permit two returns. The framework still guides roster moves, as seen in 2026 when the Seattle Seahawks activated running back Zach Charbonnet and the Kansas City Chiefs placed quarterback Josh Simmons on IR.

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Charbonnet Activated

Seattle Seahawks activated running back Zach Charbonnet from the PUP list on October 22, 2026.
Coach Mike Macdonald said Charbonnet will have a full week of reps and could play Sunday against the Chiefs.
Elijah Arroyo was placed on injured reserve to open a roster spot for Charbonnet.
Charbonnet suffered a torn ACL in the January divisional-round win and his 21-day practice window opened October 1.

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