The Seattle Seahawks have officially placed running back Zach Charbonnet on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list ahead of training camp. This is the latest in a few moves related to the PUP list, as safety Nick Emmanwori, rookie nose tackle Deven Eastern, cornerback Tyrone Broden, and fellow running back Kenny McIntosh were all placed there as well.
Charbonnet was a force for the Seahawks in 2025, proving to be an incredibly valuable cog in their championship machine. The former UCLA standout became the first Seattle running back since Marshawn Lynch in 2014 with double-digit rushing touchdowns as he scored (fittingly) 12 times. Charbonnet's heavy workload, which resulted in 730 rushing yards in the regular season, kept eventual Super
Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker's body preserved so he could make his impact in the playoffs the way he did.
Unfortunately, Charbonnet's season ended tragically in the Divisional Round when he tore his ACL, cutting an end to his playoff run. However, an argument can easily be made the Seahawks don't become Super Bowl champions without him. It was Charbonnet who smartly picked up the football in the wild Week 16 game against the Rams, which resulted in a two-point conversion to help the Seahawks in their comeback efforts.
There is no current timetable for Charbonnet's return to action, but head coach Mike Macdonald is reportedly pleased with his progress. Considering how late he suffered his injury, it doesn't seem likely we'll see Charbonnet back on the field any time soon to start the 2026 campaign, but it is reassuring to know a considerable reinforcement will be on its way at some point during Seattle's championship defense season.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Seahawks place RB Zach Charbonnet on the PUP list before training camp
