Seattle Seahawks consider trade for Mason Rudolph amidst Darnold injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks may explore a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph while Sam Darnold recovers from a glute injury. Darnold was ruled out for Week 2 following his injury during the Seahawks' 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 1. Drew Lock is expected to start in Darnold's place against the Arizona Cardinals. While the Seahawks have not actively pursued another quarterback, Rudolph has been suggested as a potential fit due to his experience, particularly after his successful run with the Steelers. Bleacher Report has noted that Rudolph’s trade value could be a conditional sixth-round pick in 2027.
- •Sam Darnold is out for Week 2 due to a glute injury.
- •Drew Lock is set to start against the Arizona Cardinals.
- •Mason Rudolph is seen as a potential trade fit for the Seahawks.
- •Rudolph has extensive starting experience, including recent success.
- •Seahawks have not confirmed an active search for a quarterback.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Emerge as Trade Fit for $7.5 Million Playoff QB Amid Sam Darnold Injury
"The Seattle Seahawks have every reason to believe Sam Darnold’s absence will be brief.Still, one national outlet sees a potential opportunity for Seattle to reinforce its quarterback room while its starter recovers.Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox ranked Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph sixth on his NFL trade block big board entering Week 2 and listed the […] The post Seahawks Emerge as Trade Fit for $7.5 Million Playoff QB Amid Sam Darnold Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
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