Seahawks QB Sam Darnold will miss Week 9 matchup against Cardinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will not play against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9 due to a quad injury. Darnold suffered the injury late in the Seahawks' loss to the Chicago Bears on November 1. Drew Lock will start in his place, marking his second start of the season after previously leading the Seahawks to victory against the Cardinals. The Seahawks, currently 4-4, hope to improve their record after losing three of their last four games. Darnold's availability for the following week remains uncertain, with the team heading into a bye in Week 11.
- •Darnold ruled out for the Week 9 game due to a quad injury.
- •Drew Lock to start against the Cardinals on November 4.
- •Seahawks are 4-4 and have lost three of their last four games.
- •Darnold's status for Week 10 is uncertain before the bye week.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks announce major Sam Darnold news as QB set to miss Week 9 matchup
"The Seahawks are going to have to turn to Drew Lock once again this season.
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