Jadarian Price will not suit up for the Seattle Seahawks against the Dallas Cowboys, with Mike Macdonald confirming the running back is being held out because of upper leg soreness. It is a frustrating setback for a player trying to make a case in the battle for the lead back job.
Price had already missed several days of practice earlier this week before returning to go through Friday’s walk-through. But on Saturday, Macdonald said the Seahawks would not have him available for the game, leaving Seattle with one less chance to assess a player who has been part of the competition to help replace Kenneth Walker III.
A setback in a key preseason battle
For Price, the timing matters. He has been fighting for snaps with George Holani, and every preseason rep carries extra weight when a roster spot and a role are still up for grabs. Missing the Cowboys game means he loses another important opportunity to show he can handle the load and stay on the field.
The situation is also notable because Seattle is already managing other moving parts in the backfield. Zach Charbonnet is still recovering from a torn ACL, which adds another layer to the team’s evaluation of the position. That makes the preseason games even more valuable, especially for a player like Price who is trying to establish himself in a crowded and evolving group.
What it means for Seattle
This is not a long-term verdict on Jadarian Price, but it does slow his momentum. Preseason is about proving reliability as much as raw ability, and any missed time can make that job harder. Seattle will now have to wait for the next chance to see how he responds once he is fully clear to return.
For the Seahawks, the bigger picture remains the same: find the right answer in the running back room before the regular season begins. Price still has a path to help the team, but Saturday’s news is a reminder that availability is part of the evaluation too.
