Overview
- Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Monday that Sam Darnold is ruled out for Week 10 with a quad injury, that he is week-to-week, and that Seattle does not plan to place him on injured reserve.
- Drew Lock is slated to start in Las Vegas despite a manageable oblique issue and the team will re-evaluate him early in the week after his efficient 19-of-28, 175-yard, one-touchdown performance in Week 9.
- Rookie Jalen Milroe remains the third quarterback and has not appeared in a game this season, leaving Seattle with limited in-game QB depth if Lock’s condition worsens.
- The Seahawks can use the upcoming bye week to extend Darnold’s recovery or make short-term roster moves, and media reports have speculated about veteran trade options as insurance though those talks remain unconfirmed.
- Seattle is 5-4 and tied with the Rams for second in the NFC West, a standing that makes timing Darnold’s return important ahead of a pivotal Week 12 road game at San Francisco.