Seattle Seahawks first-round rookie Jadarian Price starred during training camp practices at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, showcasing rapid development as a pass-catching threat under new offensive coordinator Brian Fleury while veteran Ernest Jones praised the running back’s route-running on July 27, 2026.
The Seattle Seahawks returned to the public practice fields in Renton for a high-intensity session on Tuesday, July 27, 2026, offering a clear look at how head coach Mike Macdonald and his staff plan to utilize their deep roster. While the team remains without pads until Thursday, the competitive tempo on the field has already begun to separate contenders for starting roles and roster spots.
Jadarian Price Expands His Offensive Arsenal
When the Seahawks selected Jadarian Price out of Notre Dame with the 32nd overall pick in April, front-office evaluators knew they were getting a dynamic runner who fit their base outside-zone blocking scheme. However, with Jeremiyah Love commanding the bulk of the receiving workload during Price’s college career, questions lingered about the rookie’s upside as a pass catcher and blocker.
Those questions are being answered on the practice field. Under the guidance of running backs coach Thomas Hammock, Price has caught passes from Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, and Jalen Milroe across first-, second-, and third-team units, according to reporting from the Tacoma News Tribune. That intensive mix-and-match deployment by Brian Fleury has accelerated the rookie’s transition to the professional level.
The physical proof arrived during Monday’s practice in a 7-on-7 drill. Matched against veteran middle linebacker Ernest Jones, Price sold an outside move before snapping off a deep wheel route that left the Super Bowl champion defender trailing far behind. On Tuesday, Price ran the same route to score a touchdown.
“He’s good. He’s good, man. Mature for his age. You don’t get too many words out of him, but he’s working. He got me today. He had a hell of a route on me today. He’s good. I think he’s going to help us. He’s doing everything right and he’s got a great group of backs in front of him that are kind of teaching him the way.”
Ernest Jones
Head coach Mike Macdonald noted the growing versatility in the backfield when discussing the rookie’s workload. There’s some variety to the things he can do out of the backfield,
Macdonald said, as reported by the team’s official site. Right now there’s not a lot of things you’re checking off of stuff that he can’t do or you think that he can do. That’s exciting.
Jalen Milroe and Rookie Defenses Spark Big Plays
While Price commanded attention on offense, second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe delivered his best practice of the summer on Tuesday. Working behind Sam Darnold and Drew Lock, Milroe connected with Ricky White III and Cody White during red-zone drills before capping his day by floating a deep touchdown pass to Price.
The defense fought back, however, producing splash plays of its own. Rookie safety Bud Clark, a seventh-round pick out of TCU, hauled in an interception after teammate Michael Dansby broke up a pass in the red zone. Clark punctuated the turnover by sprinting the length of the field and punting the ball into the crowd.
The roster’s overall depth was tested as injuries forced a few players to the sidelines. Rookie cornerback Julian Neal and wide receiver Jake Bobo were held out of Tuesday’s session after leaving Monday’s practice early. Special teamer Irv Charles also sat out with a knock, prompting Macdonald to address the minor training camp attrition. According to team remarks, Macdonald stated, Didn’t seem like anything major, but we’re going to get him checked out. See what we need to do.
Roster Battles and Backfield Competition
Price’s emergence does not mean the starting job is uncontested. George Holani, who served as Kenneth Walker III’s backup during Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots, has enjoyed a strong offseason and shared first-team reps with Price during minicamp. The coaching staff’s willingness to cross-match units—pairing starting linemen with backup skill players—highlights an exceptionally deep roster that will present difficult choices when cutdown day arrives.
The Seahawks take a scheduled day off on Wednesday before returning to the practice field on Thursday, July 30, 2026, when full pads come on and the physical intensity of camp escalates significantly ahead of the regular season.
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