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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold To Miss Week 9 With Quad Injury

In an unexpected twist, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Week 9 with a quad injury, head coach Mike Macdonald announced (via Adam Schefter of ESPN and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network). Darnold is week to week, but he will…

By Connor Byrne · Pro Football Rumors

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 6:55 PM

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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Week 9 against the Cardinals due to a quadriceps injury.
Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Darnold is considered week to week and will not be placed on injured reserve.
Backup Drew Lock is slated to start if healthy, though he is currently managing a rib injury.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Week 9 due to a quadriceps injury, head coach Mike Macdonald announced. Darnold is considered week to week but will not be placed on injured reserve following the team's 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Backup quarterback Drew Lock is expected to start against the Arizona Cardinals if healthy, though he is managing a rib injury. Rookie Jalen Milroe served as the backup quarterback on Monday night.

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