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Seahawks | Macdonald says 'No. No.' to considering QB change from Darnold Fri Oct 16, 12:44 PM
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on Friday that he is not considering a change at quarterback, answering "No. No." when asked on Seattle Sports radio. Macdonald said he knows the team has a starting-caliber backup in QB Drew Lock but believes they can find solutions with QB Sam Darnold as their starter.
| Footballguys view: Benching a Super Bowl-winning quarterback after four full games the following season would be unheard of. Darnold hasn't recaptured the magic we saw last year, and he looked especially bad Thursday night, throwing two awful interceptions late in the game. But asking whether he should be benched is just local radio looking for a story. Darnold should start next week against the Chiefs. If he loses a few more games, the team may have to make difficult decisions. But it's too early now to worry about a benching. |
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49ers | Dre Greenlaw ejected after late hit on Darnold, headbutting Ernest Jones Sun Oct 11, 05:37 PM
49ers LB Dre Greenlaw was ejected from Sunday's game against the Seahawks after a late hit on Seahawks QB Sam Darnold and then headbutting Seahawks LB Ernest Jones IV.
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Seahawks | Darnold throws for 379 yards, four touchdowns in loss to Commanders Sun Sep 27, 07:00 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 31 of 45 passes for 379 yards with 4 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Washington Commanders. He was projected for 16.1 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 29.7.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders pass defense is still suspect, but Darnold's pick-six to Kain Medrano was the deciding play in the big upset. Darnold should be a low-end QB1 going forward with the Seahawks running game unable to get any push and first round-pick Jadarian Price stalling out in this game. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold (glute) cleared to play Sunday against Commanders Fri Sep 25, 04:27 PM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) has been cleared to play against the Commanders on Sunday. Darnold had returned to full practice this week.
| Footballguys view: When Darnold exited Week 1's game and was taken via ambulance to a hospital, people assumed the worst. But after missing just a game, Darnold will be back out there on Sunday. Drew Lock filled in formidably for Darnold, helping the reigning Super Bowl champs get off to a 2-0 start. They'll get the Commanders this week, one of the league's worst pass defenses. The offense's low-volume nature keeps Darnold in the QB2 discussion, but his return is a boon for the Seahawks' other weapons. |
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Seahawks | Macdonald says Darnold 'on a good track' to return from glute injury Thu Sep 24, 09:26 AM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, who has missed most of the first two weeks with a glute injury, returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday. Per ESPN.com, head coach Mike Macdonald said, "I don't know what 'fully healthy' means. I think we'll make a decision at some point before Friday's over. I don't think we'd go into the weekend not knowing if he's going to play. But it's on a good track right now, assuming today goes well." In Darnold's absence, backup QB Drew Lock has completed 35 of 48 passes for 422 yards and four touchdowns, leading Seattle to a 2-0 start against the Patriots and Cardinals.
| Footballguys view: This is the week most thought Darnold would return to the lineup. Darnold was banged up early in Week 1, and Drew Lock has done a good job running the offense in his absence. The team is 2-0, and Darnold is looking to keep them on the winning track. If he plays in Week 3 against the Commanders, Darnold is an option for Fantasy GMs in start-2QB/Superflex leagues. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold (glute) to practice Wednesday, decision expected Friday Wed Sep 23, 04:46 PM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) will participate in practice on Wednesday, September 23, per head coach Mike Macdonald, according to NFL.com's Around The NFL. Darnold will ramp up his participation as the week progresses, and Macdonald expects to have a decision on his availability for Week 3 by Friday.
| Footballguys view: We'll likely see the Seahawks increase Darnold's workload in practice every day, with a decision coming by Friday at the latest. Drew Lock has done a fine job with Darnold out, but it always seemed like Darnold wouldn't be out for more than a week or two when he was first injured in Week 1. Stay tuned. |
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Seahawks | Smith-Njigba catches 9 for 155 yards, 3 TDs as Lock throws for 235 in rout Sun Sep 20, 07:52 PM
Seahawks.com reports that WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught nine passes for 155 yards and three touchdowns, including an 82-yard score on Seattle's second offensive play, in a 31-7 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: Starting in place of injured QB Sam Darnold, QB Drew Lock completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions for a 139.1 passer rating. RB Emanuel Wilson led Seattle's rushing attack with 21 carries for 91 yards, while RB Jadarian Price added 52 yards on 13 carries before exiting with a chest injury. Seattle plays the Commanders in Week 3. |
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Seahawks | QB Sam Darnold ruled out for Week 2 Sat Sep 19, 02:15 AM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) is listed as out on the Week 2 injury report. Darnold did not participate in Saturday's practice.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Darnold was always likely to miss Week 2, but there's been optimism since he sustained the injury that he could be back within a month. Reports indicate Darnold might also miss Week 3, but if he does, he shouldn't be out much longer than that. We'll see Drew Lock get the start for the Seahawks with Jalen Milroe as the No.2 quarterback. |
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Seahawks | QB Darnold to miss Week 2 'possibly' Week 3 Wed Sep 16, 01:35 PM
Jeremy Fowler, from ESPN, reports Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (glute) will miss Week 2 and "possibly" Week 3.
| Footballguys view: The team has Drew Lock as their starter while Darnold misses time. This is a short-term injury, and Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald does not anticipate putting the veteran quarterback on Injured Reserve. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold's timeline remains unclear Tue Sep 15, 02:48 AM
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to land on injured reserve with a glute injury, though his return timeline remains unclear, leaving his status up in the air for Week 2's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
| Footballguys view: The team originally called Darnold's issue a hip injury, but a team spokesperson told The Athletic on Monday that the hip joint was unaffected. Avoiding injured reserve would mean Darnold, who departed Wednesday's game after only five plays, is likely to return within the next four games. During Monday's practice, backup Drew Lock and third-stringer Jalen Milroe were the only quarterbacks on the field. The Seahawks' next practice will be Wednesday. |
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Seahawks | QB Darnold has 'unusual muscle strain' Thu Sep 10, 08:55 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered an "unusual muscle strain," and Tom Pelissero reports injured reserve is not being considered at this time.
| Footballguys view: Drew Lock is set to start in Week 2 against the Cardinals. At least, he's most likely to start, as there is zero timetable for Darnold. If no IR is being considered, then Darnold could be back within the month. Stay tuned. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold expected to miss Week 2 Thu Sep 10, 01:56 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, who suffered a hip injury against the New England Patriots Wednesday night, is expected to miss next week's game, but he should be back sooner rather than later, sources say.
| Footballguys view: With 17 days from Wednesday until their Week 3 game against the Washington Commanders, Darnold gets a schedule break as well. Drew Lock should be added in superflex/start-2QB leagues. He will be the starter for the Seahawks while Darnold is out. If things progress as expected, Darnold will be back after only missing a game or two. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold avoided a fracture; will have an MRI on his injured hip Thu Sep 10, 01:22 AM
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, who injured his hip in the second series of Wednesday night's win over the Patriots, received positive news following a CT scan, and coach Mike Macdonald said doctors ruled out a fracture.
| Footballguys view: Darnold will have an MRI Thursday for more info, but the belief after an X-Ray and CT scan is that Darnold avoided a major injury. We'll follow up after the MRI, but given the lack of clarity on the injury, Macdonald said he didn't know what Darnold's status would be for Seattle's Week 2 matchup against Arizona. Drew Lock took over for Darnold and played well, hitting 16 of 22 for 187 passing yards and 1 TD pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba. |
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Seahawks | Two key offensive players did not suit up Sun Aug 16, 04:26 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (coach's decision) and RB Jadarian Price (upper leg) did not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 15.
| Footballguys view: Price's leg issue isn't serious, but the team said he would be only be out a matter of days more than a week ago. George Holani started and got extensive work in the first half, and he should be on your late round target watch list until we see Price return to practice. |
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Seahawks | Sam Danold will not be in uniform Saturday Fri Aug 14, 06:17 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold will not play in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 15, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold likes new offense Mon Jun 29, 12:15 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is comfortable with the use of shifts and motion in offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's system, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Darnold will be playing for his seventh offensive coordinator in six seasons. But Fleury, a former 49ers assistant, isn't installing an entirely new playbook, and Darnold won't have to start from scratch. The Seahawks will continue to run an offense similar to what they ran last year under Klint Kubiak, another Kyle Shanahan disciple. Darnold completed a career-best 67.7 percent of his passes and threw for over 4,000 yards last season, but turnovers were an issue, and his QB22 ADP suggests fantasy investors are skeptical. |
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Seahawks | SEA to wait on Sam Darnold extension Thu Feb 26, 03:16 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is unlikely to be a candidate for a contract extension this offseason since he has two years left on his current contract.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold in elite company Wed Feb 11, 09:36 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold joined Tom Brady as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to win 14 or more games in back-to-back seasons, and Darnold is the only quarterback to win 14-plus games in his first season after changing teams, accomplishing the feat for the second year in a row in 2025.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold cashes in on Super Bowl win Mon Feb 9, 12:12 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold earned a $1 million incentive by winning Super Bowl LX.
| Footballguys view: As SI.com reminded readers, all year, we heard that Darnold couldn't win the big game. Now that he's won the biggest game there is, Darnold's critics will have to come up with a new excuse not to embrace him as one of the NFL's best quarterbacks -- one who's just entering his prime. In fact, sources told CBS Sports insider Jonathan Jones that if they won the Super Bowl, Seattle would consider giving Darnold a contract extension this coming offseason. If so, the million he earned Sunday won't even be the tip of the iceberg. |
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Seahawks | Seattle rides defense to Super Bowl win Mon Feb 9, 12:05 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 19 of his 38 passes for 202 yards and a touchdown and added five rushing yards in a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. RB Kenneth Walker III gained 135 yards on 27 carries and caught two passes for 26 yards, and RB George Holani chipped in six rushing yards on two carries and caught a seven-yard pass. WR Cooper Kupp finished with a team-high six receptions on 12 targets for 61 receiving yards, and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba hauled in four of his 10 targets for 27 yards. TE AJ Barner caught four passes for 54 yards and a touchdown, and WR Rashid Shaheed gained 27 yards on a pair of receptions. LB Ernest Jones led the defense with 11 tackles, including 10 solo stops, and LB Uchenna Nwosu returned an interception for a touchdown. S Julian Love also had an interception, and DT Byron Murphy II and DE Derick Hall both had two of Seattle's six sacks, and Murphy also recovered a fumble.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN's Dan Graziano wrote, "Led by defense and special teams, armed with a quarterback nobody believed in and run by a 38-year-old, second-year coach whose personality remains opaque to almost everyone outside of his building, the Seattle Seahawks kept their heads down and kept winning." And that coach, Mike Macdonald, is now the third-youngest head coach ever to win the Super Bowl -- and he did it in just his second season with the Seahawks. With Darnold heading into his second season in Seattle and MacDonald at the helm, the Seahawks' future is bright. |
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Seahawks | Super Bowl injury report for Seattle Fri Feb 6, 06:12 PM
Seattle Seahawks FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) was limited during practice Friday, Feb. 6, and is listed as questionable for Super Bowl LX. OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. WR Jake Bobo (hand), OT Charles Cross (foot), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), S Nick Emmanwori (ankle), LB Ernest Jones (chest), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), S Julian Love (shoulder), FB Brady Russell (hand), TE Eric Saubert (hamstring), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold on track to play Fri Feb 6, 06:02 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 6, and is not on the injury report for Super Bowl LX.
| Footballguys view: The oblique injury was a slight concern, but Darnold is not on the injury report. What a great story Darnold has over the last few years, and he could cap things off with a Super Bowl win. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold logs full practice Thu Feb 5, 08:13 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Feb. 5.
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Seahawks | Thursday practice report for Seattle Thu Feb 5, 08:13 PM
Seattle Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Feb. 5, and FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) and OT Charles Cross (foot) were limited participants in the session. QB Sam Darnold (oblique), WR Jake Bobo (hand), LB Ernest Jones (chest), S Julian Love (shoulder), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), DL DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), DL Leonard Williams (non-injury), FB Brady Russell (hand), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee), LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) were full participants.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold's oblique feels good Thu Feb 5, 09:51 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) said his oblique feels really good heading into the Super Bowl. 'It feels really good,' Darnold said Wednesday morning. 'Definitely the time off has helped a little bit. I'm always just going to take it one step at a time, do my rehab and do everything I need to do to make sure it feels great going into practice and going into the game... on Sunday.'
| Footballguys view: Neither Super Bowl quarterback is 100%, but Darnold played more than well enough against Rams to assuage any worries about his condition. We should project him the way we normally would after he got in a full practice on Thursday. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold logs limited practice Wed Feb 4, 08:41 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Feb. 4.
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Seahawks | Wednesday practice report for Seattle Wed Feb 4, 08:09 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), DL DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), DL Leonard Williams (non-injury), S Nick Emmanwori (ankle), FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), OT Charles Cross (foot) and OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Feb. 4. WR Jake Bobo (hand), LB Ernest Jones (chest), S Julian Love (shoulder), FB Brady Russell (hand), LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) were full participants.
| Footballguys view: Smith-Njigba is just getting some rest on a Wednesday before the big game. Darnold's oblique injury won't cause him to miss the game, but we'd like to see him fully practicing before the end of the week. |
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Seahawks | Friday injury report for Seahawks Fri Jan 30, 07:55 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Amari Kight (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 30, and is considered doubtful for Super Bowl LX at this point. FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) and FB Brady Russell (hand) were limited during practice and are considered questionable. LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice but is considered questionable. OT Charles Cross (foot) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) did not practice but do not have designations on the initial injury report. WR Jake Bobo (hand), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), CB Josh Jobe (foot), LB Ernest Jones (chest) and OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) were limited during practice but do not have designations. S Julian Love (shoulder) and LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) fully participated in practice and are not on the initial injury report.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold still limited Fri Jan 30, 07:51 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 30, but does not have a designation on the initial injury report for Super Bowl LX.
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Seahawks | Thursday practice report for SEA Thu Jan 29, 07:22 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (foot), OT Amari Kight (knee) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 29. WR Jake Bobo (hand), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), LB Ernest Jones (chest), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee), S Julian Love (shoulder), FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), FB Brady Russell (hand) and LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) were limited during practice. LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice. The Seahawks only held a walkthrough Thursday, so this is an estimation.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold listed as limited Thu Jan 29, 07:17 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 29. The Seahawks only held a walkthrough Thursday, so this is an estimation.
| Footballguys view: It's a walkthrough, so we're not concerned. This oblique injury is something to monitor next week, and it's something the team will manage leading up to the Super Bowl. |
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Seahawks | Wednesday practice report for Seahawks Wed Jan 28, 05:56 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Amari Kight (knee) and LB Ernest Jones (chest) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 28. OT Charles Cross (foot), FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), WR Jake Bobo (hand), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee), FB Brady Russell (hand), S Julian Love (shoulder), LB Drake Thomas (shoulder) and TE Eric Saubert (hamstring) were limited during practice. LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice. The Seahawks did not hold a practice Wednesday, so the report is an estimation.
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Seahawks | Limited practice for Sam Darnold Wed Jan 28, 05:43 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 28. The Seahawks did not hold a practice Wednesday, so this is an estimation.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold dealing with soreness Mon Jan 26, 02:20 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) is dealing with soreness in his oblique, but it is not believed to be a serious issue, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
| Footballguys view: The 28-year-old Darnold earned his second straight Pro Bowl honor this campaign after recording 25 passing touchdowns and 14 interceptions in the regular season. He's gone 37-for-53 with 470 passing yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions across Seattle's two playoff games -- while playing through the oblique issue. He's all but certain to do the same against the Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. |
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Seahawks | Seattle outlasts Rams to clinch Super Bowl spot Sun Jan 25, 10:11 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 25 of his 36 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns and gained nine rushing yards on three carries in a 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. RB Kenneth Walker III rushed 19 times for 62 yards and a touchdown and caught four passes for 49 yards, and RB George Holani served as the backup, rushing three times for four yards and gaining 27 yards on three receptions. Jaxon Smith-Njigba was Darnold's top target, catching 10 of his 12 targets for 153 yards and a touchdown. WR Cooper Kupp chipped in four receptions for 36 yards and a score, and WR Rashid Shaheed's lone catch went for 51 yards. TE AJ Barner finished with two catches for 13 yards, and WR Jake Bobo hauled in a 17-yard touchdown. LB Ernest Jones led the way for the defense, finishing with a team-high 8 tackles, including six solo stops. DL DeMarcus Lawrence recorded Seattle's only sack, and CB Riq Woolen broke up a pair of passes.
| Footballguys view: Though the Seahawks' vaunted defense was solid, it was the play of Darnold and Smith-Njigba that carried the day. It was fitting that Darnold starred in this one after leading Seattle to a 14-3 record and the NFC's No. 1 seed during the regular season. Still, there were questions about his big-game ability. But now, Darnold has Seattle in the biggest game of all in a season that did not begin with Super Bowl expectations. The Seahawks will face the New England Patriots in a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold had fumble issues in 2025 Sun Jan 25, 07:12 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold fumbled 11 times during the 2025 regular season, which was tied for the most in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: Darnold committed 20 total turnovers, consisting of 14 interceptions and 6 fumbles lost during the regular season. Despite this high turnover count -- leading the league in that category -- he led Seattle to the playoffs with a 67.7 percent completion rate. Darnold finished the regular season as the QB14 in total points. But his 14.3 points per game ranked 26th in the league. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold playing through pain Sun Jan 25, 12:30 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) will start the NFC Championship Game versus the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 25, even though he split reps at quarterback in practice during the week with QB Drew Lock because of a lingering oblique issue. He will receive a pain-killing injection and is likely to throw in the locker room as part of an altered pregame routine that will be similar to his preparation for last week's Divisional Round playoff contest versus the San Francisco 49ers.
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Seahawks | NFC Championship injury report for Seahawks Fri Jan 23, 05:35 PM
Seattle Seahawks LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 23, but has been ruled out of the NFC Championship game. OT Amari Kight (knee) did not practice and is listed as doubtful. FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. QB Sam Darnold (oblique) and WR Cooper Kupp (non-injury) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), OT Charles Cross (foot), RB George Holani (hamstring), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), LB Uchenna Nwosu (hamstring), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold on track to play Fri Jan 23, 05:16 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 23, but is not on the injury report for the NFC Championship game.
| Footballguys view: Darnold played through this injury last week, and there's no expectation he won't again this week. He'll have a tough matchup against a strong Rams' defense, but his upside always keeps him on the radar as a player to watch. |
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Seahawks | Thursday practice report for SEA Thu Jan 22, 07:44 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (foot), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) and OT Amari Kight (knee) did not participate in practice. OG Bryce Cabeldue (knee), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), and FB Robbie Ouzts (neck) were limited during practice. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), RB George Holani (hamstring), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), LB Uchenna Nwosu (hamstring), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) fully participated in practice.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold listed as limited Thu Jan 22, 07:24 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 22.
| Footballguys view: There's little doubt that Darnold is going to play in the NFC Championship Game against the Rams. The divisional rivals know each other well and split the season series. So long as Darnold takes care of the ball, Seattle can advance to the Super Bowl. |
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Seahawks | Seattle's Wednesday practice report Wed Jan 21, 07:27 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Charles Cross (foot), OT Joshua Jones (ankle, knee) and OT Amari Kight (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 21. OG Bryce Cabeldue (knee), QB Sam Darnold (oblique), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (non-injury), LB Uchenna Nwosu (hamstring), FB Robbie Ouzts (neck), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury) and DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) were limited during practice. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee), RB George Holani (hamstring), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder) and LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold listed as limited Wed Jan 21, 07:15 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 21.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold to be day-to-day this week Tue Jan 20, 12:04 AM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) will be day-to-day this week, according to head coach Mike Macdonald. 'Balancing making sure we get enough reps at the proper tempo, with the proper looks, you know, and getting Sam the reps he needs,' Macdonald said Monday, Jan. 19.
| Footballguys view: Darnold, who played through an oblique injury suffered in last Thursday's practice, Macdonald said there were no setbacks. "To my knowledge, he's good," Macdonald said. "He didn't make it worse or anything, but I'm sure he's sore. This is something that we're going to have to navigate the rest of the week." Macdonald said there was almost no doubt that Darnold would play, even on the day the injury happened, both because of the way he responded to the setback and because of the toughness he has shown the team this season. We'll be monitoring Darnold's progress all week. Stay tuned. |
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Seahawks | Seattle cruises to NFC title game Sat Jan 17, 10:35 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold completed 12 of his 17 passes for 124 yards and a touchdown in a 41-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round. RB Kenneth Walker III rushed 19 times for 106 yards and three touchdowns and caught three passes for 29 yards. WR Cooper Kupp caught five passes for a team-high 60 yards, and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba had three grabs for 19 yards and a score. WR Rashid Shaheed gained 27 yards on two carries, and he returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown. TE AJ Barner was not targeted, but he did have a two-yard carry. LB Ernest Jones IV had six tackles and an interception, and DL Leonard Williams and DL DeMarcus Lawrence both recorded a sack.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks scored on the first play of the game when Rashid Shaheed return the kickoff for a score, and they were up 17-0 at the end of the first quarter. It just got worse from there for the 49ers. The Seahawks pass offense didn't have to break a sweat, so it wasn't a big statistical game for Sam Darnold, but Ken Walker dominated a banged up 49ers defense and Darnold didn't show ill effects from the oblique injury he suffered during the practice last week. The Seahawks will host the NFC title game next week. |
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold officially active Sat Jan 17, 06:39 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) is officially active for the Divisional Round playoff game.
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Seahawks | Sam Darnold confident that he will start Saturday Sat Jan 17, 12:40 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) will work out prior to the Divisional Round playoff game versus the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 17, before a final decision is made about whether he will be the team's starting quarterback. According to NFL Network's Steve Wyche, Darnold is confident that he will play.
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Seahawks | SEA remains hopeful Sam Darnold will play Sat Jan 17, 11:35 AM
Although Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) has not thrown a football since injuring his oblique Thursday, Jan. 15, the team believes that he will be able to start the Divisional Round playoff game versus the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, Jan. 17.
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Seahawks | Coach optimistic about Sam Darnold Fri Jan 16, 06:38 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold (oblique) is feeling better, and the team is confident that he will be available for the Divisional Round playoff game, according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
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Seahawks | Divisional Round injury report for Seahawks Thu Jan 15, 06:04 PM
Seattle Seahawks OT Joshua Jones (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15, and has been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. TE Elijah Arroyo (knee) and LB Chazz Surratt (ankle) fully participated in practice but have been ruled out. QB Sam Darnold (oblique) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. LB Ernest Jones (illness) and WR Cooper Kupp (non-injury) were limited during practice but are not on the injury report. TE AJ Barner (hip), S Coby Bryant (knee), OT Charles Cross (hamstring, knee), LB Tyrice Knight (shoulder), LB DeMarcus Lawrence (Achilles), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (non-injury), DE Leonard Williams (non-injury) and CB Riq Woolen (oblique) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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