Overview
- The Seahawks listed Sam Darnold as active for Saturday night’s NFC Divisional Round game against the 49ers, according to the official game-day roster.
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Darnold had not thrown a football since sustaining the oblique issue on Thursday, casting uncertainty on how limited he might be.
- Darnold said he felt something in his oblique during a routes-on-air period Thursday, left practice for rehab, and was subsequently designated questionable.
- Head coach Mike Macdonald said the team was really optimistic Darnold would play and planned final testing before making a definitive call.
- Backup Drew Lock took first-team reps after the injury and is ready if needed as Seattle hosts San Francisco with a spot in the NFC Championship Game at stake.