Over the past few months, Seahawks fans have heard from players and coaches that running the ball is going to be a point of emphasis this season and through eight training camp practices, it's slowly coming to fruition.
"I'm loving this scheme and what we've got going on," Zach Charbonnet said Thursday after practice.
From players' perspectives they can feel the shift.
"I feel like it's going to be a physical offense," running back Ken Walker III said. "We know what we want our identity to be. I like the aspect of running the ball but also getting out of the backfield and catching the ball. It's great."
Last season, Seattle was 29th in the league in rushing attempts (383) and in turn 28th in rushing yards (1,627). It's one thing for coaches to talk about wanting to be a team that runs the ball, but it's another to implement that and have the players recognize it as well.
"I believe him because that's what we work on in practice," Walker said. "You can say the past years, we didn't practice it as much, so you know you're not going to go out to the game and do it, but we've been practicing it a lot, and we're real detailed with the run game. So, I believe it wholeheartedly that we're going to go out and run the ball."
Walker added, "Even in the meeting rooms, everything. We know we're going to run the ball, and we know the identity of what we're going to do on offense."
Coming off a season where he missed a few games, starting and playing in 11 games, Walker is feeling better than before with an improved diet, sleep and recovery routine.
"I've been changing my routine up - how I eat and sleep - and I definitely feel it in my performance, so I'm going to just keep it up and go into it with the season.
Here, you get more healthy, clean foods at the facility and then my sleeping habits; I (go to) sleep at around 10 to 10:30 (p.m.). These past years, even in college, I used to stay up until 1:00 (a.m.) because I'm just staying up. It's definitely helped a lot, and I feel much better and extra recovery definitely helps a lot when I come back out here and practice again."
Adding he's seen a difference in the extra sleep he's getting.
"Even my body, recovery wise, it has helped a lot. A lot of times when I used to stay up a lot, my legs, won't be fully recovered how it is now. Even extra recovery after I leave the building, helps a lot too. So I definitely noticed the difference and progression."
So far through camp, Walker has noticed a difference in the intensity of how the offensive line is practicing.
"They're definitely physical," he said. "Way more physical and I feel like this scheme helps them a lot, too, because we're actually detailed in the run game. We go over it every day, day-in, day-out on how we want it to be ran, and who are they supposed to be blocking. I definitely see a big differences, especially physical."
Grey Zabel said, "I love it. Run the damn ball. That's what I've learned. That's what we're going to hang our hat on this year. It starts up front, then you have to be able to move the line of scrimmage, and protect the guy behind us who's slinging the rock pretty well right now."
The Seahawks put the pads back on for Thursday's training camp practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Kedrain Calligan (17) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Keydrain Calligan (17) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (47) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Tyrone Broden (85) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Steven Sims (84) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks long snapper Chris Stoll (41) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety D'Anthony Bell (23) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1), wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) and wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
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Seahawks tackle Josh Jones (74) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks center Olu Oluwatimi (55) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Amari Kight (79) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Luke Felix-Fualalo (73) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Steven Sims (84) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Bohanna (92) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili (95) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Bubba Thomas (69) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) and running back Jacardia Wright (31) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Anthony Campbell (93) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Jalan Gaines (56) and linebacker Seth Coleman (43) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle J.R. Singleton (70) and defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyreke Smith (59) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Derick Hall (58) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Jamie Sheriff (50) and running back Jacardia Wright (31) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (47) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) and linebacker Josh Ross (47) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back D.K. Kaufman (33) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks fullback Robbie Ouzts (40) and linebacker D'Eryk Jackson (46) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) and linebacker Josh Ross (47) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Josh Ross (47) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end Mike Morris (94) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety AJ Finley (30) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald at practice on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Ty Okada (39) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) and wide receiver Tory Horton (15) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Damarion Williams (37) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) and safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) and safety Ty Okada (39) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert (81) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Keydrain Calligan (17) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end Eric Saubert (81) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Dareke Young (83) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Ricky White III (86) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle J.R. Singleton (70) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) and defensive end Leonard Williams (99) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (0) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) and wide receiver Cody White (82) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) and running back Damien Martinez (22) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Jerrick Reed II (32) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed (90) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Blue Angels visited training camp practice on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks nose tackle Brandon Pili (95) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) and safety Julian Love (20) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks safety D'Anthony Bell (23) and wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. (87) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) and safety Nick Emmanwori (3) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) and safety Ty Okada (39) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) and cornerback Devon Witherspoon (21) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Blue Angels visited training camp practice on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1) and cornerback Damarion Williams (37) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (1) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tackle Michael Jerrell (65) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (28) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Damien Martinez (22) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Blue Angels visited training camp practice on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Blue Angels visited training camp practice on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks offensive lineman Mason Richman (78) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe (6) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Seahawks tight end AJ Barner (88) practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
The Seahawks practiced on July 31, 2025 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
