New Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak talked up RB Ken Walker's fit in his running scheme and ability in the passing game. Kubiak called Walker a "talented player" and said, "we’re gonna ask a lot out of him."
The Seahawks are hiring Klint Kubiak as their OC, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. It'll be Kubiak's third OC gig, following stints with the Vikings (2021) and Saints (2024). That Vikings squad finished 12th in total yards and 14th in points. The 2024 Saints got off to a hot start, scoring 91 points over the first two games of the season. But they averaged just 16.5 points per game the rest of the way, due at least in part to injuries to QB Derek Carr and the offensive line. Kubiak's Saints ranked 19th in neutral pass rate and 25th in pass rate over expected. The 2021 Vikings -- quarterbacked by Kirk Cousins -- finished 12th in neutral pass rate and 17th in pass rate over expected. The 2025 Seahawks figure to be a more balanced offense than last year's version, which ranked third in neutral pass rate and sixth in pass rate over expected.
The Seahawks fired OC Ryan Grubb. This one catches us by surprise. Seattle finished 14th in total yards and 18th in points in Grubb's lone season at the helm. He was one of the pass-heavier play callers in the league, with the Seahawks ranking seventh in pass attempts and eighth in yards. QB Geno Smith completed 70.4% of his passes at 7.5 yards per attempt, and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba broke out for a 100-1,130-6 receiving line. We'll see who defensive-minded HC Mike Macdonald tabs as his next OC.
The Seahawks placed RB Ken Walker (ankle) on IR. That knocks him out for the final two games of the regular season -- and Seattle's first two playoff games if they advance. We'll look for more info on Walker's injury and whether it'll impact his 2025 offseason. His absence leaves RB Zach Charbonnet in a workhorse role.
Update: GM John Schneider said Walker has a high-ankle sprain. That figures to sideline him for a month or two but shouldn't impact his preparation for the 2025 season.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (ankle) is out for Thursday night's game against the Bears. He didn't practice all week, so consider him uncertain for Week 18. Walker's absence tomorrow will put RB Zach Charbonnet back in a workhorse role. Charbonnet has registered PPR finishes of RB8, RB7, RB1, and RB17 in the four games Walker has missed this season. Chicago ranks 28th in adjusted fantasy points allowed to RBs.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker injured his ankle in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Vikings and was quickly deemed doubtful to return. That suggests an injury that might cost Walker more time beyond Week 16, especially with Seattle playing this Thursday night vs. the Bears. We'll update Walker's status when we know more. His absence against Chicago would make RB Zach Charbonnet a must-start.
NFL Network's Mike Garafolo says the Seahawks will announce RB Zach Charbonnet as the starter for today's game against the Vikings. "Expect him to be a big part of the plan as well," he said, adding to the report that RB Kenneth Walker III is expected to go without limitations.
Seahawks RBs Ken Walker (calf) and Zach Charbonnet (oblique) are off the final Week 16 injury report. Both guys put in full practices on Friday. Walker should return to his role as lead back, but there’s some chance that Charbonnet earned more work with his play over the last two weeks. It’s also a tough matchup against the Vikings’ third-ranked RB defense. It has Walker sitting a bit lower than usual in the Week 16 RB Rankings.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (calf) was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice. That should have him on track to return for this weekend's game vs. the Vikings. We'll look for any hints about how big a workload he'll be ready for him in that one. It's a tough matchup against Minnesota's third-ranked RB defense. RB Zach Charbonnet (oblique) was limited on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice.
Seahawks RBs Ken Walker (calf) and Zach Charbonnet (oblique) did not practice on Wednesday. HC Mike Macdonald said that Walker participated in the walkthrough and that he's "optimistic" about his status for Sunday's game vs. the Vikings. We'll see if he practices tomorrow. We don't have any details on Charbonnet, but we're guessing this is more of a maintenance day for a guy who's handled 38 touches over the last two weeks. Check back tomorrow for another update on this backfield.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (calf) is inactive for tonight’s game vs. the Packers. That should mean another busy outing for RB Zach Charbonnet, who has averaged 18.0 carries, 5.3 targets, and 123 total yards in three games without Walker this season.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday night’s game vs. the Packers. HC Mike Macdonald said earlier this week that the calf injury isn’t long term, so we’ll see if Walker can make it back for Week 16. His absence again leaves RB Zach Charbonnet in a feature role. He’s coming off a huge Week 15 and has averaged 18.0 carries, 5.3 targets, and 123 total yards in three games without Walker this season. Charbonnet checks in 11th in the Week 15 RB Rankings.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (calf) did not practice on Wednesday. The ankle is off the injury report, but HC Mike Macdonald said earlier this week that the calf was the concern for Walker's Week 15 status. "He’s still day-to-day right now," Macdonald said Wednesday. "It got more kind of complicated as the week went on, so that’s why we had to do some more tests and stuff. But right now, there’s positive signs. So, we’ll just say day-to-day, I think is fair. But it’s not long-term." We'll see if Walker is able to practice tomorrow, but fantasy owners should start lining up alternatives for the week. Zach Charbonnet will be a top-15 RB play if Walker sits again.
Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald said Monday that RB Ken Walker's availability is uncertain for this weekend's game vs. the Packers. It's the calf more than the ankle that's an issue for Walker, who's getting more tests done. Macdonald said that the team expects to have a better idea of his status within the next 24-48 hours. We'll keep you posted. RB Zach Charbonnet again played a workhorse role with Walker out yesterday, turning 29 touches into 193 total yards and two scores.
The Seahawks on Saturday downgraded RB Kenneth Walker III from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Walker's dealing with ankle and calf injuries that kept him out of practice Thursday and Friday. His absence elevates RB Zach Charbonnet to a lead role.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker (ankle, calf) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cardinals. After a limited practice on Wednesday, Walker was sidelined on Thursday and Friday. HC Mike Macdonald said Friday that he’s not sure if Walker will be ready for Sunday’s game. His absence would leave RB Zach Chabonnet in a workhorse role.
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