Jalen Milroe to start, play entire game against Chiefs on Friday
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Jalen Milroe will start and play the entire game for the Seahawks in their preseason finale against the Chiefs on Friday night. Head coach Mike Macdonald announced this decision, emphasizing that Milroe will have the opportunity to gain rhythm and manage game situations without being substituted. This preseason, he has completed 11-of-19 passes for 88 yards and has rushed for 52 yards. Backup Drew Lock will be available if needed. The game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
- •Milroe has completed 11-of-19 passes this preseason
- •He has rushed for 52 yards on six attempts
- •Drew Lock is available to play if needed
- •Game scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Friday
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — What Seahawks need to see from QB Jalen Milroe in preseason finale
- 10:03 PMThe Seattle Times — Seahawks preseason finale will showcase this player - The Seattle Times
- 9:36 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks to play Jalen Milroe the whole game vs. Chiefs
- 8:39 PMMyNorthwest.com — Seahawks announce QB plan for preseason finale vs Chiefs - Seattle Sports
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe to play full preseason finale game vs Chiefs
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Milroe to start, play entire game on Friday vs. Chiefs
"You won't see the Seahawks' starters between the lines when the preseason wraps up in Kansas City. But once again, you will see a lot of quarterback Jalen Milroe.
"Third-string QB Jalen Milroe is slated to play the entirety of the Seattle Seahawks' preseason finale. Recently signed cornerback Trevon Diggs also will play.
"Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe will be under a microscope as he plays the team’s entire third and final preseason game against the Chiefs tonight.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:06 PMWhat Seahawks need to see from QB Jalen Milroe in preseason finale
Seahawks quarterback Jalen Milroe will be under a microscope as he plays the team’s entire third and final preseason game against the Chiefs tonight.
- The Seattle TimesAug 27, 2026, 10:03 PMSeahawks preseason finale will showcase this player - The Seattle Times
You won't see the Seahawks' starters between the lines when the preseason wraps up in Kansas City. But once again, you will see a lot of quarterback Jalen Milroe.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 9:36 PMSeahawks to play Jalen Milroe the whole game vs. Chiefs
Just like against the Packers last year, Jalen Milroe will be front and center in the Seahawks’ preseason finale.
- MyNorthwest.comAug 27, 2026, 8:39 PMSeahawks announce QB plan for preseason finale vs Chiefs - Seattle Sports
Third-string QB Jalen Milroe is slated to play the entirety of the Seattle Seahawks' preseason finale. Recently signed cornerback Trevon Diggs also will play.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 7:15 PMSeahawks QB Jalen Milroe to play full preseason finale game vs Chiefs
This will be Milroe's best opportunity to show development
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:57 PMJalen Milroe to start, play entire game on Friday vs. Chiefs
Jalen Milroe will get plenty of playing time in Seattle's preseason finale.
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