Seahawks set to start Darnold, miss two safeties Sunday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is confirmed to start on Sunday. However, the team will be without starting safeties Julian Love and Ty Okada, who have been ruled out for the upcoming game. This situation presents a significant challenge for the Seahawks as they seek to maintain their defensive performance. The absence of both safeties adds pressure on the remaining defensive unit against their upcoming opponents.
- •Sam Darnold will start for the Seahawks on Sunday.
- •Julian Love and Ty Okada are ruled out for the game.
- •Seattle faces a tough challenge with key defensive players missing.
- •The Seahawks aim to maintain defensive strength despite injuries.
- 11:09 PMESPN — QB Darnold back Sunday, but Seahawks down two safeties
"Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will start Sunday, but the defending Super Bowl champions will be without both starting safeties as Julian Love and Ty Okada have been ruled out.
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