Seahawks improve to 2-0 as Darnold nears return to practice
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are 2-0 following backup quarterback Drew Lock's performances, with significant contributions from receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Coach Mike Macdonald indicated that starting quarterback Sam Darnold could return to practice this week, suggesting a potential availability for the upcoming game. The team continues to perform well while they await Darnold's recovery. Lock's ability to lead the team in Darnold's absence has been crucial for their early success in the season.
- •Seahawks are 2-0 after two games this season
- •Drew Lock has filled in effectively as quarterback
- •Jaxon Smith-Njigba is contributing significantly
- •Sam Darnold might return to practice this week
- •Possibility of Darnold playing next Sunday
- 4:33 AMESPN NFL — Lock, Smith-Njigba have Seahawks 2-0 with Darnold ahead of schedule
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — ‘WR1 & an MVP Candidate,’ ‘Prime Jerry Rice Levels of Efficiency’ — NFL Fans Rave Over Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 3-TD Outing Without Sam Darnold
"Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said QB Sam Darnold could return to practice this week and did not rule out the possibility that he plays next Sunday. In the meantime, backup Drew Lock has Seattle 2-0 with plenty of help from receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
"Jaxon Smith-Njigba spent the first two weeks of the season making Seattle’s quarterback situation look almost irrelevant. With Sam Darnold sidelined by a glute injury, the Seattle Seahawks turned to Drew Lock against the Arizona Cardinals.
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External links- ESPN NFLSep 21, 2026, 4:33 AMLock, Smith-Njigba have Seahawks 2-0 with Darnold ahead of schedule
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said QB Sam Darnold could return to practice this week and did not rule out the possibility that he plays next Sunday. In the meantime, backup Drew Lock has Seattle 2-0 with plenty of help from receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 3:22 AM‘WR1 & an MVP Candidate,’ ‘Prime Jerry Rice Levels of Efficiency’ — NFL Fans Rave Over Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 3-TD Outing Without Sam Darnold
Jaxon Smith-Njigba spent the first two weeks of the season making Seattle’s quarterback situation look almost irrelevant. With Sam Darnold sidelined by a glute injury, the Seattle Seahawks turned to Drew Lock against the Arizona Cardinals.
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