Seahawks Get Bad News on Sam Darnold Recovery as Drew Lock Joins Growing Injury List

The Seattle Seahawks secured a win over the Arizona Cardinals, but questions remain about their quarterback situation heading into next week.Two quarterback Drew Lock and Sam Darnold injuries have added uncertainty to Seattle’s preparations for its Week 10 meeting with the Las Vegas Raiders.Seahawks’ QB depth faces uncertainty after two injuriesAccording to ESPN senior NFL reporter Adam Schefter, Drew Lock suffered an oblique injury during the Seattle Seahawks’ 17–3 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed the injury, while Sam Darnold continues to recover from quad and rib injuries. Seattle has not determined the status of either quarterback for its Week 10 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.Jun 11, 2025; Renton, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes the ball to quarterback Drew Lock (2) during mini-camp at Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn ImagesLock was examined inside the medical tent during the Cardinals game but returned to the field and finished the contest. His status for the Raiders game has not been announced. Lock had also been dealing with a right elbow injury before facing Arizona, which limited his practice participation for three consecutive weeks and kept him inactive for the previous two games.Despite those issues, Lock completed 19 of 28 passes for 175 yards and one touchdown against Arizona. He did not throw an interception. It was his second start of the 2026 season. Across three appearances, he has recorded 597 passing yards and five touchdowns, completing 54 of 76 attempts without an interception.Sam Darnold’s injuries occurred during Seattle’s 34–17 loss to the Chicago Bears. He cracked a rib on the second play but continued playing before sustaining a quad injury later in the game. Both injuries kept him out of the Cardinals matchup. Macdonald did not provide an update on his availability for the Raiders game.Earlier in the season, Darnold suffered a glute injury during the Week 1 game against the New England Patriots. He missed the following game against Arizona, allowing Lock to start. Seattle won that contest 31–7. He returned to the starting lineup after recovering.Jalen Milroe is another option on Seattle’s quarterback depth chart. The former Alabama quarterback was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft and appeared in three games during his rookie season. He did not attempt a pass in those appearances but recorded four rushing yards on three carries.Seattle has also added Adrian Martinez to its practice squad. The 26-year-old previously appeared in one game for the San Francisco 49ers, recording one rushing attempt for a loss of one yard. Both Milroe and Martinez provide additional depth at the position.The Seahawks will visit the Las Vegas Raiders on November 15 for their Week 10 game. The coaching staff will continue evaluating Darnold and Lock before making a decision for Week 10.Seattle has a bye week after the Raiders game, giving both players additional time to heal. That break may help Darnold and Lock continue progressing before Seattle returns to action.More NFL NewsSeahawks’ Desperate Search for Kenneth Walker Replacement Ends in Fresh Disaster With 9,800-Yard PlaymakerSeahawks Land Hometown Solution After Former 2-Time Pro Bowler’s Deal CollapsesChargers-Seahawks Delivers a Sideline Moment the NFL Has Rarely Seen BeforeSam Darnold Injury Update Gives Seahawks Clearer Picture Ahead of Week 2 MatchupThe post Seahawks Get Bad News on Sam Darnold Recovery as Drew Lock Joins Growing Injury List appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.