Seahawks’ George Holani Cleared to Resume Practice Sessions
Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani has been cleared to resume practice sessions, a significant development for the team. This comes as they prepare for the NFC Championship game following the injury of Zach Charbonnet.
George Holani’s Injury and Season Performance
Holani opened the season as the Seahawks’ third-string running back. He also played a critical role on special teams. Unfortunately, he suffered a hamstring injury during Week 12 while the Seahawks faced the Tennessee Titans.
Before his injury, Holani had impressive statistics:
- Rushed for 73 yards
- Scored one touchdown on 22 carries
- Made two receptions for 15 yards
- Returned kickoffs for a total of 387 yards on 16 attempts
- Recorded three tackles
- Scored on a recovery of a kickoff in the end zone during a Week 2 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers
Impact of Charbonnet’s Injury
Charbonnet’s recent knee injury has been deemed season-ending, affecting the Seahawks’ running back depth significantly. Holani’s potential return could bolster the offensive lineup just in time for the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Head coach Mike Macdonald acknowledged Holani’s return as a possibility. “George is an option. We’ll see how it goes this week,” he stated during a press conference. Holani’s performance in the upcoming practices will determine his readiness for the championship game.
The Seahawks are hopeful that Holani’s return will provide the necessary support to the running back position, especially following their recent victory against the San Francisco 49ers.
