Seahawks hold out established starters ahead of Cowboys preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:54 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that many established starters will not play in the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday. Players like Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba will only participate in warm-ups. Drew Lock is expected to start at quarterback, with Jalen Milroe scheduled to play later in the game. This preseason is seen as an opportunity for Milroe to showcase his development after limited play last season.
- •Seahawks preseason opener against Cowboys scheduled for Saturday.
- •Drew Lock will start at quarterback; Jalen Milroe to come in later.
- •Established starters like Sam Darnold will only warm up.
- •Mike Macdonald emphasizes quarterback rotation for experience.
- •George Holani expected to get playing time during the game.
- 6:54 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald: Seahawks’ ‘Established starters’ won’t play vs. Cowboys
"Don’t expect Sam Darnold, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and other starters to do anything but warm-ups on Saturday night against the Cowboys.
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