Zach Charbonnet Returns to Practice: Seahawks Backfield Gets Crowded Again

The Seattle Seahawks are finally getting some fresh legs in the backfield. According to Ian Rapoport, running back Zach Charbonnet has officially been designated to return to practice.

This triggers the classic 21-day window for Seattle to move him back to the active roster. For a team coming off a brutal 33-31 shootout loss to the Washington Commanders, getting a physical, downhill runner back in the mix is exactly the kind of news you want to see on the timeline.

"Ian Rapoport tweeted: 'The #Seahawks have designated RB Zach Charbonnet to return to practice.'"

Charbonnet returning means the Seahawks are about to have a very crowded running back room. Trying to figure out the touch distribution for this offense going forward is going to require a whiteboard, three dry-erase markers, and a lot of patience.

If you are holding Charbonnet on your fantasy bench or trying to handicap Seattle's rushing props for the next few weeks, it is time to pay attention. The days of a solo back dominating the snap count in the Pacific Northwest might be taking a brief pause, turning this backfield into a weekly guessing game.

Seattle does not have to rush him onto the field this weekend, but the clock is officially ticking. Expect the Seahawks to ease him into the rotation before fully unleashing the physical running game they drafted him to provide.