Seahawks confirm Sam Darnold out for Week 2 against Arizona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Sam Darnold will not participate in the Seattle Seahawks' Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a glute injury. Head coach Mike Macdonald stated there are no plans to place Darnold on injured reserve, indicating the injury is expected to be short-term. Drew Lock will make his first start for Seattle since December 2023, with rookie Jalen Milroe serving as the backup and receiving first-team reps. The Seahawks continue preparations for their first division matchup of the season without their starting quarterback.
- •Darnold out with a glute injury for Week 2 against Arizona
- •Drew Lock to start, making his first start since December 2023
- •Jalen Milroe will back up Lock and get first-team reps
- •Mike Macdonald expects Darnold's injury to be short-term
- •Seahawks prepare for their first division game of the season
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald confirms Sam Darnold out for Week 2, no plans for move to IR
"It’ll be the Drew Lock show on Sunday against Arizona… and maybe Jalen Milroe, too?
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