Sam Darnold ruled out for Week 2; Drew Lock to start vs. Cardinals
Sam Darnold has been ruled out for Sunday’s game in Arizona with a glute/soft‑tissue injury; Drew Lock will get the start and Jalen Milroe will serve as backup. The club says there are no plans to put Darnold on IR.
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Coach Mike Macdonald told reporters Darnold will not play Sunday in Arizona.
Drew Lock will be the starter; Jalen Milroe is the No. 2 quarterback.
Club does not plan to place Darnold on injured reserve at this time.
Darnold was hurt on the fifth play of the opener when his right knee hit the turf while being sacked.
The team has described the issue as a 'very unique soft‑tissue' glute injury and sent him for testing/observation.
Coaching staff reiterated rehab is underway but gave no concrete timeline for return.
Drew Lock is in line to make the start vs. Arizona.
Jalen Milroe will serve as the backup and receive more reps in practice this week.
Macdonald indicated the Seahawks do not currently plan to add another quarterback to the roster.