Overview
- Coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that Sam Darnold will be inactive for Week 10 as he continues to recover from a quad injury and a cracked rib.
- Macdonald added that Drew Lock had a “good” exam on an oblique issue and is expected to start the Raiders game if he can be managed through practice.
- Third-string Jalen Milroe remains the emergency backup and has not seen meaningful regular-season game action this year.
- Reports have circulated about possible external options, including an unconfirmed rumor linking Kirk Cousins to Seattle for a draft pick, but no deal is reported.
- The team’s upcoming Week 11 bye gives Darnold extra recovery time and compresses roster decisions ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, which could determine whether Seattle adds short-term quarterback insurance.