Holani was named the No. 3 running back after the Seahawks waived Damien Martinez on Tuesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
An undrafted free agent in 2024, Holani was far from a roster lock after suiting suited up in just five games during his rookie season before the Seahawks selected Martinez in the seventh round. Holani earned his spot during a short but definitive preseason, as he rushed 12 times for 110 yards (9.2 YPC) and a touchdown while mixing in on the kick return. The Boise State product carries little fantasy value as long as Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet are healthy, but Holani's a fine stash in deeper dynasty leagues due to Walker's injury history.
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Seahawks' George Holani: Breaks off long run
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Holani rushed five times for 49 yards in Friday's 33-16 preseason win over the Chiefs. He also returned three kicks for 73 yards.
Holani was the Seahawks' second running back in the game after Zach Charbonnet got the start. The Boise State product only played one drive but looked quite good, breaking off a 30-yard run in the first quarter. It appears he has the edge over rookie seventh-round pick Damien Martinez at this time, but neither player will get much run as long as Charbonnet and lead back Kenneth Walker are healthy.
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Seahawks' George Holani: Competing for No. 3 job
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Holani is competing for the No. 3 running back job after Kenny McIntosh suffered a torn ACL on Monday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.
The Seahawks selected Damien Martinez in the seventh round of this year's draft, but Holani ran with the second team during Tuesday's practice while Martinez worked with the third team. One of the two is likely to land the No. 3 role behind Kenneth Walker -- who didn't practice Tuesday -- and Zach Charbonnet, although Jacardia Wright and D.K. Kaufman are also in the mix. Holani rushed three times for 10 yards through five regular-season games as a rookie in 2024.
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Seahawks' George Holani: Signed to Seattle's active roster
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The Seahawks signed Holani from the practice squad to the active roster Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Holani had been elevated from Seattle's practice squad to the active roster for the three-game maximum, and over that span he turned three carries into 10 yards while adding one catch for minus-1 yard. Now that he's on the 53-man roster, Holani will serve as the Seahawks' No. 3 running back behind Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh due to Kenneth Walker (ankle) being ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Bears.
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Seahawks' George Holani: Promoted to active roster
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Holani was elevated from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Holani was active for the Week 14 contest against the Cardinals, catching his lone target for minus-1 yard, and he should add depth in the backfield once again Sunday. Holani is slated to serve as the Seahawks' No. 3 running back behind Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh once again, as Kenneth Walker (calf) is doubtful and unlikely to suit up Sunday.
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George Holani: Out of action
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The Seahawks placed Holani on the practice squad injured list Tuesday with an ankle injury, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Elevated from the practice squad for the Seahawks' Week 2 win over the Patriots, Holani played six snaps -- all on special teams -- in what was his NFL debut. However, Holani sustained an ankle injury in that contest, which was likely why he wasn't elevated ahead of the Week 3 win over the Dolphins, even though top back Kenneth Walker (oblique) missed a second straight contest. As a result of landing on the practice squad/injured list, Holani won't be eligible to play in any of the Seahawks' next four games.
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George Holani: Reverts to practice squad
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Holani reverted to the Seahawks' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Holani saw the field for six snaps on special teams in Sunday's win over the Patriots. He was elevated to the active roster for running back depth due to Kenneth Walker (oblique) being sidelined. Walker's status could determine whether or not Holani gets promoted again in Week 3.
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Seahawks' George Holani: Called up from practice squad
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The Seahawks elevated Holani from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Kenneth Walker (oblique) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Patriots. If Walker doesn't play, then Holani would serve as the Seahawks' No. 3 running back behind Zach Charbonnet and Kenny McIntosh. Holani played in all three preseason games for the Seahawks, accumulating 15 carries for 65 yards and two touchdowns while adding three catches for 15 yards.
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George Holani: Back with Seattle on taxi squad
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Holani signed with the Seahawks' practice squad Wednesday.
Holani wasn't able to supplant Kenny McIntosh for the No. 3 running back job behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet (undisclosed). Holani was invited back to Seattle's taxi squad after a strong training camp, and across three preseason games, he recorded 15 carries for 65 yards and two touchdowns while adding three catches (on four targets) for 15 yards. Holani, who signed with Seattle as an undrafted free agent in April, would be a candidate to be elevated to the active roster should Walker, Charbonnet or McIntosh miss time.
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George Holani: Cut by Seattle
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The Seahawks waived Holani on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Holani signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of Boise State in April. He was reportedly making a move for the No. 3 job this summer, but the Seahawks are cutting him after Holani rushed 15 times for 66 yards and two touchdowns. He added three catches for 15 yards. Holani could be a candidate for the practice squad.
