Jadarian Price clarified during a Nov. 12 press conference that the chest issue and the shoulder problem that affected his rookie season were related.
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Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price said during a Thursday, Nov. 12 press conference that the injury that sidelined him earlier this season stemmed from a single problem. Asked whether the chest injury reported by the team and the shoulder stabilizer he wore were connected, Price replied, “One and the same.”
The Seahawks initially identified the injury as a chest issue during their Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 20. Head coach Mike Macdonald later described it as a shoulder problem, which Price addressed as the confusion lingered. Price returned to play against the Washington Commanders the following week but later aggravated the injury during practice ahead of Seattle’s Oct. 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers, a setback that ultimately led to a four-game absence on injured reserve.
Price acknowledged that he felt discomfort during the Commanders game. “Felt it a little bit in the Washington game, but it is what it is,” Price said. “Like, we’re football players. We go through things all the time.” He also explained he wore a red non-contact jersey during preparation for Washington, after questions suggested that restriction had occurred during the Chargers week.
Price said he is feeling well now and expressed confidence in the training staff. “I’m feeling great now, and I’m glad that I can trust the training staff to get me better,” he said. His return also came alongside a backfield boost for Seattle, with Zach Charbonnet back after recovering from the torn ACL he suffered during last season’s playoffs.
Price’s comments came as Seattle looked to use both running backs heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Charbonnet returned to action during the Seahawks’ Nov. 8 victory over Arizona, rushing for 77 yards on 16 carries, while Price added 24 rushing yards and a team-high 54 receiving yards on four catches. Together, they combined for 53 yards on an early touchdown drive.
Price also described special-teams work as part of his expanded role after returning. Against Arizona, he returned two kickoffs for 56 yards. He said his priority entering the season was to be available for every game, noting, “My main goal coming into the season was to be available for every game, and that didn’t happen.” Now back and contributing again, he said he expects more from the position group as he and Charbonnet continue getting their “feet under us coming back from injury.”
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