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Sam Darnold injury: Seahawks QB targets return against Commanders

Seattle’s starter is practicing again after his glute injury, with Mike Macdonald expecting a decision before the team enters the weekend.

Sam Darnold warms up before Seattle’s opener against New England.
Sam Darnold warms up before Seattle’s opener against New England. September 9, 2026; file photograph. · Credit: Cooper Neill / Getty Images

Sam Darnold wants to return against Washington on September 27, but the Seahawks quarterback said Thursday that he still does not know whether he will play. He is recovering from the glute injury that ended his appearance in Seattle’s season opener.

Darnold returned to practice Wednesday after missing the win over Arizona. Coach Mike Macdonald said Seattle would increase his workload during the week and expected to settle his availability before Friday ended.

Macdonald described the remaining question as whether Darnold feels well enough to play. Thursday’s comments from the quarterback offered encouragement about his practice work, without confirming that he had been cleared for Sunday.

Drew Lock has led Seattle to a 2-0 start after replacing Darnold following the first series against New England. Darnold praised Lock’s work Thursday as he prepared for the possibility of taking the offense back against the Commanders.

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Sources and notes

  1. https://www.seahawks.com/news/updates-on-sam-darnold-jadarian-price-other-seahawks-injuries
  2. https://staging-aws.sports.yahoo.com/articles/sam-darnold-im-striving-play-193001227.html