League: NFL Sport: Football Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Seahawks optimistic about Sam Darnold's return following injury improvement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 4:52 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Seahawks optimistic about Sam Darnold's return following injury improvement

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks reported good news regarding quarterback Sam Darnold, who has shown a significant improvement this week. Head coach Mike Macdonald indicated that Darnold might return for next week's game against the Washington Commanders, while the team has managed two straight wins with Drew Lock at quarterback, including a 31-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Darnold's recovery timeline has changed since his injury in the season opener against the New England Patriots. Macdonald emphasized the importance of the upcoming days in assessing Darnold's availability for practice and game return.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Darnold's injury timeline has improved significantly.
•Seahawks have won two straight games with Drew Lock as QB.
•Seattle defeated Arizona 31-7 on Sunday.
•Macdonald is hopeful Darnold will practice this week.
•Next week's game is against the Washington Commanders.

Latest Updates

4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Announce Good News on Sam Darnold After ‘Drastic’ Change

What they're saying

"
The Seattle Seahawks shared good news on Sam Darnold after he made a "drastic" improvement this week. The post Seahawks Announce Good News on Sam Darnold After ‘Drastic’ Change appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Arizona Cardinals Seattle Seahawks NFL Football