Sam Darnold injury: Seahawks get worrisome update in Week 9

The Seattle Seahawks could face another setback at quarterback as they prepare for their next game against the Las Vegas Raiders. Sam Darnold‘s injury situation remains a concern after the veteran missed the Seahawks’ Week 9 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.Seattle had hoped to have its starting quarterback available again soon. However, the latest update suggests his absence could extend beyond Week 9.MORE: Bold predictions in Fantasy Football Week 9Sam Darnold in danger of missing Raiders gameSeattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Darnold is in jeopardy of missing the Seahawks’ Week 10 game against the Raiders (h/t ESPN’s Adam Schefter).The update raises further concerns about the quarterback’s recovery after he suffered a quadriceps injury during Seattle’s Week 8 loss to the Chicago Bears. Head coach Mike Macdonald previously described the injury as week-to-week and ruled out placing Darnold on injured reserve.Sources: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is in jeopardy of missing Seattle’s Week 10 game vs. the Raiders.https://t.co/vJpYJeCQbk— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 8, 2026Darnold also suffered a cracked rib early in the Bears game but continued playing. Macdonald revealed that the quarterback sustained the injury on the second play before completing the contest.The Seahawks subsequently ruled him out of their Week 9 meeting with the Arizona Cardinals. Drew Lock was expected to step in as the starter, with Jalen Milroe available as another option.Seahawks face more uncertainty at quarterbackDarnold’s potential absence against Las Vegas would force Seattle to continue without its first-choice quarterback.This is concerning because Drew Lock has also been managing an elbow injury. Macdonald had previously indicated that the coaching staff would manage Lock’s throwing workload while preparing both him and Milroe.Lock has experience starting for Seattle and previously led the team to a win over Arizona in Week 2. Milroe, meanwhile, remains another option if Lock cannot handle the full workload.—Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —