Seahawks face quarterback injuries ahead of Cardinals matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks will be without quarterback Sam Darnold due to a quadriceps injury and a cracked rib for their game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 8. Backup Drew Lock is also dealing with an elbow injury and is listed as questionable. If Lock cannot play, rookie Jalen Milroe may step in as the starter. The absence of Darnold and possibly Lock could hinder the performance of standout wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba, who has been leading the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns this season.
- •Sam Darnold out against the Cardinals due to injury.
- •Drew Lock's status is questionable with an elbow issue.
- •Jalen Milroe may start if Lock is unavailable.
- •Jaxson Smith-Njigba leads the NFL in receiving yards and touchdowns.
- •Game scheduled for November 8 in Seattle.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2 Seattle Seahawks QB Injuries Could Impact Smith-Njigba
"The Seattle Seahawks will be without quarterback Sam Darnold this week. Backup Drew Lock also has an elbow injury. Those injuries could prove costly for wide receivers.
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