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Seahawks sign former UFL MVP following Sam Darnold injury

The Seattle Seahawks have a banged up quarterback room, and unlike the last time Sam Darnold was injured, they are adding another player to the roster. Prior to the start of Wednesday’s practice, the Seahawks signed former Nebraska and Kansas…

By Mookie Alexander · Field Gull

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 11:57 PM

Key Things to Know

The Seattle Seahawks signed former UFL MVP quarterback Adrian Martinez to their practice squad.
The move comes after Sam Darnold was ruled out for Week 9 with quad and rib injuries.
Drew Lock is slated to start against the Arizona Cardinals despite dealing with an elbow injury.

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The Seattle Seahawks signed former UFL MVP quarterback Adrian Martinez to their practice squad ahead of Wednesday's practice. The roster move comes after starting quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out of Week 9 against the Arizona Cardinals due to a quad injury and a cracked rib.

Martinez, who was most recently with the San Francisco 49ers, provides depth behind Drew Lock, who is currently managing a right elbow injury. To accommodate Martinez and returning practice squad player Jamie Sheriff, Seattle released wide receiver Malick Meiga and linebacker Jimmy Ciarlo.

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