Seahawks Cut Akers, Embrace Youth at RB

0:00On April 28th, the Seattle Seahawks just cut ties with 9-year veteran running back Cam Acres this week. It all stems from them drafting Speedy Russia-Judarian price out of Notre Dame last week, which packed their backfield even tighter and left Acres. Without a clear spot, Acres joined Seattle back in November of 2025, but barely saw the field. He spent most of his time on the practice squad, not cracking that active 53-man roster much at all. Now picture this. Before price, they already had George Holani and Kenny McIntosh locked in. Plus, Emmanuel Wilson signed in free agency. Thurwin Zach Sharbinay, whose sideline with the torn ACL and starts next season on injured reserve. That's depth for days, and fans are calling it a luxury problem. Price steps in as the likely starter right away, but as a rookie, he'll need those backups ready. The team's leaning on youth here over Acres long injury rap sheet, with even more running backs chilling on the practice squad. When Sharbinay heals up, expect him to pair with price up front,

1:02keeping Seattle stacked and rolling deep at the position for the long haul.