Seahawks' Walker out for TNF due to ankle injury

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker won't play on Thursday Night Football against the Chicago Bears due to an ankle injury.

Walker didn't practice all week and was officially ruled out Wednesday. Zach Charbonnet is expected to carry the load on the ground for Seattle.

The 24-year-old Walker left Sunday's loss versus the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter and didn't return. He finished the game with 16 touches for 59 yards.

Thursday's contest will be the fifth game this season Walker has missed due to various injuries. The Michigan State product has 153 carries for 573 yards and seven touchdowns this year.

Seattle is 8-7 and one game back of the NFC-leading Los Angeles Rams.