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Sam Darnold ruled out of Week 9 vs. Cardinals, Drew Lock returns to starting lineup

Once again, the Seattle Seahawks will be without starting quarterback Sam Darnold before they play the Arizona Cardinals. Back in Week 2, Darnold missed Seattle’s 31-7 win over Arizona with a glute injury. Ahead of their Week 9 rematch at…

By Mookie Alexander · Field Gull

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:09 PM

Key Things to Know

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is ruled out of Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals due to injuries.
Head coach Mike Macdonald stated Darnold is week-to-week with quad and rib injuries suffered against the Chicago Bears.
Drew Lock will start at quarterback after recovering from a right elbow injury that sidelined him for two games.

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Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Sam Darnold has been ruled out of the upcoming Week 9 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field. Head coach Mike Macdonald announced that Darnold is considered week-to-week after sustaining a quad injury and hurting his ribs during Monday night's loss to the Chicago Bears.

Backup quarterback Drew Lock will return to the starting lineup to replace Darnold, having missed the past two games with a right elbow injury. Lock previously started against Arizona in Week 2, leading Seattle to a 31-7 victory, and will face Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II, who replaced Jacoby Brissett.

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