Since fumbling only a few minutes into the first quarter of Week 3’s closer-than-expected bout against the Washington Commanders, Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price saw himself benched.
Price lost the ball with the help of fellow first year and opposing linebacker Sonny Styles. And as a result the 22-year old not only did not see his number called, but was not even placed in the lineup for almost the entirety of the rest of the half.
*Almost* being the operative word, as with just under 80 seconds left in the half Price returned the game and was once again foiled by Styles who broke up a pass intended for him downfield on a wheel route.
Price was not targeted or given a carry after failing to haul in the pass until the end of the half.
Jadarian Price Fumbled in Second Consecutive Week
This not Price’s first issue with ball security in his short spell as a professional. The Commanders game marked the second straight week that the former Notre Dame talent fumbled.
Price fumbled early in the second quarter in the team’s 31-7 routing of the Arizona Cardinals the week prior, but he was not penalized for his mistake. Indeed, he was handed the ball the very next play upon Seattle regaining possession and managed an 11-yard run.
He continued to get the bulk of the ensuing carries, including a 25-yard rush in the third quarter that set up the Seahawks’ second touchdown of the day, until being forced to leave the game later in the quarter with a chest injury.
The main contention of the week regarding the Denison, Texas native was actually whether he would even suit up after being limited in practice early in the week, although he practiced in full on Friday and was not given an injury designation heading into the game.
Jadarian Price Forgiven By Seahawks After Second Straight Fumble Week