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Seahawks to Start Jalen Milroe, Give Rookie Full Preseason Finale at Lambeau

Seattle uses the finale to accelerate evaluation of its dual-threat prospect behind established veterans.

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Overview

  • Head coach Mike Macdonald said Milroe will start and take every snap in Saturday’s preseason finale at the Packers.
  • Seattle plans to sit regular starters for the game, with Drew Lock not expected to play.
  • Milroe remains third on the quarterback depth chart behind starter Sam Darnold and backup Drew Lock.
  • Kickoff at Lambeau Field is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET as coaches expand Milroe’s live-game workload.
  • The rookie has appeared in both preseason games, going 9-of-15 for 107 yards with 56 rushing yards, as the staff exposes him to the full playbook.