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Seahawks rule out Drake Thomas and Zach Charbonnet against Broncos
The Seattle Seahawks ruled out linebacker Drake Thomas and running back Zach Charbonnet for Thursday night's game against the Denver Broncos in Denver.
Thomas injured his ankle against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, while Charbonnet is recovering from February knee surgery.
Tyrice Knight will start at weakside linebacker in Thomas's absence.
Charbonnet, a co-starter last season, is still on the physically unable to perform list and will not play against Denver.
Seattle's backfield will continue to be led by Emanuel Wilson and George Holani, with rookie Jadarian Price also out on injured reserve.
The Seahawks have until next Thursday to activate Charbonnet, but coach Mike Macdonald said the team is focused on the game and will decide how to handle his return later.
The Broncos will also be without cornerback Patrick Surtain II and safety Talanoa Hufanga, while cornerback Riley Moss is questionable.
The Seattle Seahawks ruled out linebacker Drake Thomas and running back Zach Charbonnet for Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos.
Thomas has an ankle injury, while Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL.
Charbonnet has been practicing since the Seahawks designated him to return from the physically unable to perform list on October 1.
Tyrice Knight will start at weakside linebacker in Thomas’ absence.
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and defensive tackle Leonard Williams have no game designations and are expected to play.
- Who
- The Seattle Seahawks ruled out linebacker Drake Thomas and running back Zach Charbonnet.
- What
- Both players will miss the game against the Denver Broncos.
- When
- Thursday night. The articles were published October 14, 2026.
- Where
- Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.
- Why
- Thomas has an ankle injury, and Charbonnet is recovering from a torn ACL.
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The Seahawks designated Charbonnet to return to practice from the physically unable to perform list.
Thomas injured his ankle in the Seahawks' loss to the San Francisco 49ers, returned to the game and finished it.
The Seahawks ruled out Thomas and Charbonnet for Thursday night's game.
- Game
- Thursday night against the Denver Broncos
- Venue
- Empower Field at Mile High
- Drake Thomas
- Ruled out with an ankle injury
- Zach Charbonnet
- Ruled out while recovering from a torn ACL
- Tyrice Knight
- Set to start at weakside linebacker
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Leonard Williams
- No game designations
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