The Seattle Seahawks (3-1) are dealing with a legit injury crisis in their backfield, and they’re moving fast to fix it. With Zach Charbonnet still recovering from an ACL tear and rookie Jadarian Price headed to injured reserve with a chest injury, the defending Super Bowl champs are in survival mode.
The veteran arrival
Seattle is signing 30-year-old running back Joe Mixon. After sitting out the entire 2025 season with a foot injury, Mixon hit the field for a workout with the team on Monday and secured the roster spot. Real talk: the guy is a proven playmaker. During his 2024 run with the Houston Texans, he racked up 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Across his eight seasons, he’s cleared the 1,000-yard mark five different times. Between 2021 and 2024, his 4,069 rushing yards were the sixth-most in the entire NFL, and his 40 rushing scores sat tied for fourth.
What this means for the squad
Right now, Emanuel Wilson is leading the charge for the Hawks with 53 carries, 190 yards, and one touchdown on the season. Mixon is walking into a rotation that also includes Wilson and George Holani, and he’ll need to get comfortable with the playbook ASAP. It’s giving high stakes, because he might be expected to contribute as early as this Sunday at Lumen Field.
Why it matters
The timing is everything. The Seahawks are hosting the NFC West-leading San Francisco 49ers (4-0) this week. Adding a veteran with Mixon's resume is a major W for a team looking to defend their title against a division rival. If he can suit up and make an impact, it’s a total game-changer for their offense.
