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The Seattle Seahawks came into the 2026 NFL Draft with a few clear needs at cornerback, edge rusher, and running back. Offensive guard was also a need.
In Round 1, instead of trading down as was the rumors leading up to the draft, the Seahawks took Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price with the 32nd pick. It was a mild surprise, as it was an aggressive solution to their RB need.
However, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Seahawks have a bit of a disappointing plan for their new first-round running back. Instead of using him as the bell cow back, Price is going to split time in the Seahawks' backfield.
Jadarian Price won't be a bell cow for Seahawks
"The sense in Seattle is that first-round tailback Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) won't have to be a bell cow right away," Fowler writes.
While this report from Fowler doesn't completely shut down the idea of Price becoming the bell cow back in the Seahawks offense, it does put a damper on such hopes for him right away.
Whether it's Seahawks fans hoping for the offense to heavily use their new first-round running back, or Fantasy Football managers, hearing that Price might not be the bell cow despite the lackluster room is a bit disappointing.
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The only other running backs on the roster are George Holani, who's never been a starter in the NFL, and Emmanuel Wilson, who signed for very cheap and is more of a complementary back.
After spending a first-round pick on Price, it would make sense if the Seahawks actually used him like teams would use a first-round running back.
Instead, Price looks likely to split the backfield with Wilson or Holani to begin the season. While he might prove he deserves to fully lead the backfield, Zach Charbonnet might be back from his ACL injury just in time to limit Price's workload.
Price won't be getting the same workload as someone like Christian McCaffrey or what Kenneth Walker III was getting during the Super Bowl run. But, hearing he won't be the bell cow is a bit disappointing.
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