Seahawks QB Sam Darnold to miss preseason opener against Cowboys
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will not participate in the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, August 14. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Drew Lock will start the game, with Jalen Milroe rotating in. Darnold's absence was expected as the team has two more preseason games to prepare. Additionally, rookie running back Jadarian Price will also miss the game due to lower-body soreness, although he did participate in a recent walkthrough.
- •Sam Darnold will not play in the preseason opener.
- •Drew Lock will start, followed by Jalen Milroe.
- •Jadarian Price also unavailable due to soreness.
- •Next preseason game is August 23 against the Titans.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold won't play Saturday, as Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe will rotate series
"Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will not play the team's preseason opener against the Cowboys on Saturday.
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