Seahawks Place RB McIntosh on IR, Convert Safety Kaufman to RB

The Seattle Seahawks have placed running back Kenny McIntosh on injured reserve after he suffered a torn ACL during a practice drill, ending his 2025 season before it began. McIntosh, a seventh-round pick in 2023, was competing for the third running back spot and also contributed as a kickoff returner. To fill the vacancy, the Seahawks signed undrafted rookie D.K. Kaufman, who played safety in college and is now converting to running back. Kaufman, who had no collegiate rushing attempts but was a kick returner at Vanderbilt, Auburn, and NC State, faces an uphill battle to make the roster but offers youth and developmental potential. With McIntosh sidelined, the competition for the third running back role narrows to rookies Damien Martinez and George Holani behind starters Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet. The Seahawks opted for a young, versatile player over veteran free agents to maintain depth and special teams contributions.