PHOENIX—Yes, the Seahawks lost running back Kenneth Walker III to free agency this offseason and while head coach Mike Macdonald and company will miss the running back, Seattle is focused on the players they have in the building.
"You're like super happy for him," Macdonald said. "I mean, you see the work that he's put in and it's not been like an even road for him the whole time. Some of the things he's dealt with health wise and some other things, but the guy played great football for us, helped us win a Super Bowl. And him and I got to spend some time like after, get a long drive down to the press conference after the game. We had some great conversations, but just happy for him. He was able to take care of his family. He's a great dude, a great football player. Really excited for him."
And while the loss of Walker is not a small loss, Macdonald is focused on the players they already have in the building.
"I'll tell you this, I think people are kind of sleeping on the guys we have a little bit," he said. "I mean, George Holani played great for us down the stretch. What was the number on Charb's (Zach Charbonnet) touchdowns? I mean Zach's a great player. He's not going to miss the whole year. And then Kenny Mac (McIntosh) [will] be able to come back and then the guys we added. So, I'm excited about how that, room goes from here, and then, obviously, just like the rest of the team, any opportunity to take our team to the next level, we're going to look at it. So that's how John (Schneider) rolls."
Right now, the Seahawks have Charbonnet, Holani, Kenny McIntosh, Jarcadia Wright, Cam Akers and free agent signee Emmanuel Wilson on the roster
Charbonnet, who tore his ACL late in the 2025, will be back at some point in 2026.
"Zach's a great player, he's not going to miss the whole year," Macdonald said.
And the Seahawks will be expecting to get McIntosh back from an ACL injury as well. When McIntosh got his opportunities, he showed flashes of potential. In 2024, he appeared in 17 games and rushed for 172 yards on 31 carries.
Holani who had a late-season surge, because of Charbonnet's injury, appeared in appeared in 11 games during the 2025 season. He rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown on 22 regular-season carries before landing on injured reserve.
Wilson, a free-agent signee, has played in 41 games over the course of three seasons and has rushed for 1,083 yards on 242 carries, averaging 4.5 yards a carry. He also has seven rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown.
Each player brings a different set of skills.
Seahawks general manager/president of football operations John Schneider said, "It's the uniqueness of the group. Like any position, would you like to add to it? Yeah. But the uniqueness of the group, George Holani, he's just, [an] all-around [player]. Kenny, special teams aspect of his game, the kick returns, catching the ball back out the backfield, Emanuel Wilson's a heavy runner, zone runner. They all have a cool, unique skill set, and then Zach's like the ultimate pro. So as soon as he can come back, he's coming back."
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.
