Seahawks Activate George Holani Against 49ers as Henry Sits

The Seattle Seahawks will have running back George Holani available for their Week 6 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, October 11, 2026, while rookie Robert Henry Jr. will remain inactive. Seattle made the decision after evaluating its backfield options, with Holani recovering from rib and knee issues and Henry having limited time to prepare after joining the team.

According to Emerald City Spectrum, Holani had been listed as questionable on Friday after participating in limited practices throughout the week. He is expected to serve as the primary backup to Emanuel Wilson, who will make his second consecutive start with rookie Jadarian Price on injured reserve and Zach Charbonnet still recovering from knee surgery.

Henry, who joined Seattle from the Washington Commanders' practice squad on Tuesday, has completed only three practices with the Seahawks. The team designated him a healthy inactive for the game, opting to make veteran Velus Jones Jr. available instead.

Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald had previously highlighted Henry's early contributions in practice, including his speed, receiving ability, and pass protection. However, the rookie will have to wait at least four more days for an opportunity to make his Seahawks debut.

In a separate roster move, cornerback Trevon Diggs signed with Seattle's 53-man roster on Saturday after cornerback Julian Neal was placed on injured reserve. Neal injured his hamstring during Thursday's practice and was ruled out for the 49ers game, according to FOX 13 Seattle.

Neal had appeared in all four of Seattle's games, primarily contributing on special teams as a gunner on kick coverage. Wide receiver Irvin Charles, who was designated to return from injured reserve earlier in the week, had been considered a potential replacement in that role but was listed as questionable before the matchup.

Linebacker Chazz Surratt was also inactive as he continued recovering from a calf injury. Tight end Nick Kallerup and wide receiver Montorie Foster Jr. were held out as healthy scratches, while quarterback Jalen Milroe was dressed as Seattle's emergency quarterback in case both Sam Darnold and Drew Lock became unable to play.

The Seahawks also received positive injury news regarding defensive lineman Leonard Williams and safety Ty Okada ahead of the game. FOX 13 Seattle reported on October 9 that Williams was absent from the final injury report after injuring his left ankle against the Los Angeles Chargers, while Okada was set to return after missing the first four games with a hamstring injury.

Williams returned to full participation in Friday's practice after sitting out Thursday for rest. His availability strengthened Seattle's defensive options against San Francisco, while Okada's return added depth to the secondary after Rodney Thomas II filled in during his absence.

Macdonald praised Thomas for maintaining the defense's communication and making plays while Okada was sidelined. He confirmed that Okada would play against the 49ers, although Seattle had not publicly confirmed whether the returning safety would immediately reclaim his previous starting role.

San Francisco also entered the matchup without two notable contributors. The 49ers ruled out defensive end Nick Bosa, who had been dealing with multiple injuries, and fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who was set to miss his first game of the season because of a hyperextended knee, a bone bruise, and a knee sprain, according to Emerald City Spectrum.

Seattle's next game was scheduled for Thursday night in Denver, giving the team a short turnaround after the 49ers matchup. FOX 13 Seattle reported that the compressed schedule would limit the Seahawks largely to walkthrough-style practices as they prepared for the next game.