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Seahawks Coach Mike Macdonald Gives Update on First-Round Rookie RB Jadarian Price After He Sits Out Football Fest Practice
Price, Seattle’s first-round selection, was sidelined with what the team described as a minor issue, limiting his on-field work during the Seahawks’ annual fan event at Lumen Field.
The Seattle Seahawks practiced at Lumen Field during their annual Football Fest on Sunday, but first-round rookie running back Jadarian Price was not part of the action. The absence stood out in a setting built for fans to see the team up close, and it came after Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald provided an update on Price the day before.
Macdonald’s message, delivered Saturday, characterized Price’s situation as a minor issue and indicated the rookie should be back soon. The team did not provide a detailed explanation in the official update, and Price’s participation was limited to what Seattle was able to share publicly during practice coverage.
Football Fest is designed as an early-season, community-forward event where season-ticket members, fans, and local supporters can watch practice and take part in team activities. For the Seahawks, it is also a useful snapshot of where the roster stands as training camp progresses, especially for high-draft rookies expected to play a prominent role.
Even without Price on the field, the day still provided a full slate of practice looks for attendees, with Seattle’s coaches and players working through on-field periods intended to simulate live-game tempo. In that context, the decision to hold Price out becomes a small but telling roster-management choice, prioritizing a quick return rather than forcing participation.
The Seahawks have treated rookie workloads carefully in camp, particularly for skill players whose value depends on both physical execution and timing within the offense. Price’s “should be back soon” status, as described by Macdonald, suggests the team expects the issue to resolve quickly, but it also keeps the focus on readiness over publicity.
For fans watching Price as a centerpiece of Seattle’s backfield future, the immediate question is not what he did not do on Sunday, but when the Seahawks will allow him to resume full practice reps. Seattle’s next opportunity to showcase him will likely come through subsequent camp sessions and any team-arranged availability that follows once his participation is cleared.
In the meantime, the Seahawks can still build continuity with other running backs and the offensive group around them, using the practice cadence to maintain rhythm. Price’s return would then add a new layer to that work, potentially affecting how Seattle structures its run packages, protections, and pass-game involvement.
As the team moves through the remainder of camp and preseason preparation, Price’s availability will remain a day-by-day topic. With Macdonald pointing toward a prompt return, the expectation inside the program is that Price’s Football Fest absence is temporary rather than a longer interruption.
Why It Matters
- Price is Seattle’s first-round rookie running back, so his ability to practice normally is tied to how quickly the offense can integrate his role.
- Football Fest offers fans and observers a look at early camp form, making Price’s absence a visible indicator of the team’s current depth and rotation.
- A “minor issue” framing suggests Seattle is aiming for a quick return, but it also implies the team is prioritizing player management over immediate exposure.
- How soon Price returns to full-speed work can influence how the Seahawks evaluate the backfield’s training-camp chemistry going into later preseason stages.
Key Facts
- Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald updated that first-round rookie RB Jadarian Price was sidelined by a minor issue.
- The team indicated Price should be back soon.
- During the Seahawks’ annual Football Fest at Lumen Field, the team practiced on Sunday.
- Fans at Football Fest did not get to see Price in action.
- The updates came as Seattle staged its fan-facing practice event.