Overview

• Macdonald said Seattle will include specific plays for Milroe in regular-season game plans and have him rehearse those snaps with the first-team offense.
• Milroe remains the No. 3 quarterback on the depth chart behind starter Sam Darnold and backup Drew Lock.
• In his preseason finale at Green Bay, Milroe went 13-of-24 for 148 yards and a touchdown with 31 rushing yards, lost three fumbles and took five sacks, prompting a renewed emphasis on ball security.
• Team and media reporting indicate the package is expected to feature short-yardage and goal-line concepts that leverage his rushing ability, with a preview shown on a successful quarterback sneak in preseason.
• Macdonald noted Milroe will also get scout-team work, the staff has modeled two- and three-quarterback active scenarios for game day, and GM John Schneider praised the rookie’s preparation and ongoing development.