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Seahawks Expect Sam Darnold to Start Super Bowl as Rookie Safety Suffers Ankle Concern

The quarterback reports improved oblique health under a tightly managed practice plan.

Overview

  • Darnold said his left oblique "feels really good" after Wednesday’s work, with coach Mike Macdonald calling him "in a great spot" as his throwing load increases.
  • Seattle has listed Darnold as limited on every injury report since Jan. 15, a cautious approach that included him barely practicing before the NFC title game.
  • Across two playoff wins, Darnold has completed 69.8% of his passes with four touchdowns and no interceptions, including 346 yards and three TDs in the NFC Championship.
  • The former No. 3 pick signed a three-year deal worth about $100 million last March and is set to become the first quarterback from the 2018 draft class to start a Super Bowl.
  • Rookie safety Nick Emmanwori injured his ankle in Wednesday’s practice, walked off under his own power, and is being evaluated after a limited designation.