PHOENIX—Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald met with the media on Monday at the NFL Annual Meeting, covering a number of topics ranging from his team's offseason moves to his team's Super Bowl win to the upcoming offseason workout program, which will be tweaked a bit this year given the shortened break created by a Super Bowl run.
Macdonald also gave updates on a couple of players whose 2025 seasons were cut short due to injury, receiver Tory Horton and running back Zach Charbonnet.
Horton, a fifth-round pick out of Colorado State, got off to a great start to his rookie season, catching 13 passes for 161 yards and five touchdowns through his first eight games while also excelling as a punt returner, averaging 14.9 yards per return, including a 95-yard touchdown. But his rookie campaign was cut short due to a shin injury that kept him from returning. Macdonald said Horton likely won't be at full strength to start out the offseason program this spring, but should be ready to go for training camp.
"It's just one of those things where you have to let it calm down, then be smart on how you come back," Macdonald said. "We'll have a plan for him over the course of the spring—he's probably not going to be 100 percent starting Day 1. I'm not really sure of the timetable, but we expect him back for training camp is a fair statement to make."
Charbonnet, who tore his ACL in Seattle's divisional round win over the 49ers, did not have surgery until February, making a return for the start of the season seem unlikely. But when talking about the team's plans at running back after losing Kenneth Walker III in free agency, Macdonald mentioned Charbonnet as part of the equation, meaning the Seahawks are expecting him back at some point during the season.
"Zach's a great player, he's not going to miss the whole year," Macdonald said.
Check out all of the familiar faces returning as well as the newest editions to the Seahawks as part of the 2026 NFL Free Agency class.
Cornerback Josh Jobe re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks on March 10, 2026.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) vs. the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15.
Seahawks cornerback Josh Jobe (29) vs. the New Orleans Saints in Week 3.
Fullback Brady Russell re-signed with the Seahawks on March 12, 2026.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) vs. the Kansas City Chiefs in preseason Week 2.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) at the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Linebacker Drake Thomas re-signed with the Seahawks on March 11, 2026.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) vs. the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) vs. the Arizona Cardinals in Week 10.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) at the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Tackle Josh Jones re-signed with the Seahawks on March 12, 2026.
Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74) vs. the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship.
Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74) vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.
Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74) at the San Francisco 49ers in Week 18.
Wide receiver and return specialist Rashid Shaheed re-signed with the Seahawks on March 11, 2026.
Seahawks wide receiver (22) Rashid Shaheed at the Atlanta Falcons in Week 14.
Seahawks wide receiver (22) Rashid Shaheed vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.
Seahawks wide receiver (22) Rashid Shaheed vs. the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship.
Running back Emanuel Wilson signed with the Seahawks on March 13, 2026.
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) rushes during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Safety Rodney Thomas II signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Safety Rodney Thomas II signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Safety Rodney Thomas II signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Safety Rodney Thomas II signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Nose tackle Brandon Pili re-signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Nose tackle Brandon Pili re-signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Nose tackle Brandon Pili re-signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Nose tackle Brandon Pili re-signed with the Seahawks on March 16, 2026.
Cornerback Noah Igbinoghene signed with the Seahawks on March 17, 2026.
Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (6) in action during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (6) warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Commanders cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (6) defends during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Wide receiver Cody White re-signed with the Seahawks on March 18, 2026.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) at the Washington Commanders in Week 9.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) at the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) vs. the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.
Long snapper Chris Stoll re-signed with the Seahawks on March 23, 2026.
Long snapper Chris Stoll re-signed with the Seahawks on March 23, 2026.
Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41) at the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11.
Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41) vs. the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship.
Cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles re-signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles re-signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles re-signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles re-signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Safety D'Anthony Bell signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Safety D'Anthony Bell signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Safety D'Anthony Bell signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Safety D'Anthony Bell signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Wide receiver Jake Bobo re-signed with the Seahawks on March 24, 2026.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) vs. the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) at the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4.
