George Holani Injury: Seahawks Backup RB Leaves Early With Knee Issue
Holani exits with knee injury
Holani departed after Seattle’s opening drive and had not returned by the time the injury update was announced. The team listed him as doubtful to return with a knee injury.
The report said the injury seemed to occur while Holani was blocking on the opening kickoff. He was not on the field for either of Seattle’s first two offensive plays, but the cause was not confirmed.
Limited role expected
Holani was likely to be used almost entirely on special teams that day, according to the report. The Seahawks had other running backs available, so his absence was not expected to have a major immediate effect.
Holani had dealt with various injuries during the season, but this was presumed to be a new issue because he had not appeared on the injury report for several weeks. The report said it expected him to miss some time, while judging the injury unlikely to matter long-term.
Seattle’s running back options
Emanuel Wilson, who had started and played respectably during an earlier stretch, was inactive as a healthy scratch. Jadarian Price and Zach Charbonnet had also been absent, leaving Seattle’s depth a concern if another back was injured.
Velus Jones was no longer on the roster, so the Seahawks could not turn to him. The report said Seattle should be okay for the game, but suggested Holani’s health could prompt the team to consider bringing Jones back if this injury proved to be his last straw of the season.
Key points
- George Holani left early with a knee injury and was listed as doubtful to return.
- The injury appeared to happen while he blocked on the opening kickoff, but the cause was not confirmed.
- Emanuel Wilson was inactive, and Velus Jones was no longer on Seattle’s roster.
- Holani had been expected to play mainly on special teams.