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3 options for the Seahawks to replace Zach Charbonnet after ACL tear

Story byMookie AlexanderTue, January 20, 2026 at 8:39 PM UTC·4 min readThe Seattle Seahawks running back room was dealt a huge blow when Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in the NFC Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers. Charbonnet led the team with 12 touchdowns as part of a 1-2 punch alongside Kenneth Walker III, who dominated the 49ers apart with 116 yards and three touchdowns. Just as the Seahawks were finally figuring out their running game in recent weeks, they now have to make a major adjustment ahead of the NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams. It’s a near certainty that Walker will be seeing his workload increase for the first time all season, just as he’s playing some of the best football of his career.

3 options for the Seahawks to replace Zach Charbonnet after ACL tear

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Key Highlights

  • As far as who could replace Charbonnet?
  • There are options on the practice squad and one to watch on injured reserve. Cam AkersThe former Los Angeles Rams second-round pick has been with the Seahawks since late November, but he has one offensive snap and zero carries in his limited appearance.
  • Akers did return a couple of kickoffs and has otherwise been relegated to special teams.
  • Cam is only 26 years old but his multiple Achilles ruptures sapped him of his best physical abilities. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile Akers is on the practice squad, there actually isn’t a need to sign him to the active roster.
  • Practice squad players can be elevated an unlimited number of times in the playoffs, even if they’ve maxed out their regular season limit (3). Akers had 444 yards on 104 carries with the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings last season, so it’s not like he hasn’t been getting touches on offense in recent years.
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