Overview
- Darnold felt discomfort in his left oblique during Thursday’s routes-on-air, left practice for rehab, and was a limited participant before declaring there is “close to a 0% chance” he won’t play.
- Head coach Mike Macdonald said the team is “really optimistic” but will follow protocols and test Darnold before kickoff to make the final decision.
- Backup Drew Lock received first-team reps Thursday and would start if Darnold cannot go, with rookie Jalen Milroe listed as the third quarterback.
- Left tackle Josh Jones has been ruled out with a knee injury, while starter Charles Cross is expected to return.
- Darnold started all 17 games, throwing for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdowns as Seattle secured the NFC’s No. 1 seed and a home Divisional Round game against San Francisco.