Overview
- Coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Wednesday that Sam Darnold will not play in Week 2 and said the team does not anticipate placing him on injured reserve.
- Drew Lock has been named the Week 2 starter and Jalen Milroe will serve as the backup, with the Seahawks not planning to add another quarterback at this time.
- Seattle calls the issue a 'very unique' soft‑tissue injury to Darnold’s glute and has clarified that his hip joint was not affected during the initial evaluation.
- ESPN reported that the team believes Darnold could miss roughly four weeks, but the Seahawks have not confirmed a timetable and are seeking outside medical opinions.
- The ruling out reshapes short‑term game planning and roster management, gives Lock an opportunity to build continuity, and leaves availability questions for other players such as Cooper Kupp.