Drew Lock to start for Seahawks as Sam Darnold deals with injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:55 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Drew Lock will start as quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks in their week-two matchup against the Arizona Cardinals due to Sam Darnold's injury. Darnold suffered a unique soft-tissue injury in his gluteus, leading to speculation about his return, with the team expecting it to be short-term. Seahawks players expressed confidence in Lock's abilities, citing previous comeback performances. The team is not placing Darnold on injured reserve, allowing for a potential return in the coming weeks. Further, the Seahawks held tryouts for three free agents, but none were quarterbacks.
- •Drew Lock starts for Seahawks against Cardinals on September 17.
- •Sam Darnold has a unique soft-tissue injury, not to the hip bone.
- •Seattle players are confident in Lock's preparation and ability.
- •Team expects Darnold's injury to be short-term, avoiding injured reserve.
- •Seahawks held tryouts for three free agents, all non-quarterbacks.
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks about Sam Darnold’s injury, Drew Lock starting at QB: ‘It’s the same’
"The defending Super Bowl champions issue a statement on Darnold’s injury. Teammates make statements that nothing’s changing.
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