Pre-snap Reads: Sam Darnold Likely Out For More Than A Week

Nothing’s official-official yet. But, according to one trusted reporter, our man Sam Darnold will be out for at least four weeks, maybe longer. Thus, Drew Lock will most likely be QB1 for the Seattle Seahawks for multiple weeks, until the Ginga Ninja is all healed up. Knowing that the question was already posed and answered yesterday, how are we feeling about our thoughts and declarations today? Not much else to ask y’all. Much to discuss. Let ‘er rip. But, be kind to one another. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks!

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Seattle Seahawks News

Seahawks should extend Drew Lock – Seaside Joe
Seattle stands to benefit from Lock’s rights more than they stand to lose with an extension

Rodney Thomas II embodies Seahawks’ 70-man mantra – Seattle Sports
Elevated from the “ready squad” to make a fill-in start, Rodney Thomas II rose to the occasion.

Sam Darnold dealing with glute injury, expected to miss Week 2, reports say – The Seattle Times
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss next week’s game at Arizona and is actually dealing with a muscle injury in his glute, reports said Sunday.

Sam Darnold could miss 4-6 weeks – nbcsports.com
The Seahawks avoided the worst-case season-ending scenario for quarterback Sam Darnold’s hip. The current expectation, however, is not for a quick return.

Seahawks Need Supporting Cast of Pass Catchers to Pop – Emerald City Spectrum
Everyone knows about No. 11 on the Seahawks. That being the reigning Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba, the one man the opponents can’t let beat them, but still manages to do so most of the time anyway.

We’re starting to see the reality of the 2027 quarterback class – Seahawks Draft Blog
I said in my big summer scouting piece that the 2027 draft looks like a deep class overall — but that the quarterbacks were once again being massively overrated. That feeling has only been reinforced after two weeks of the new college football season.

Three Risers and Fallers After Seattle Seahawks’ Week 1 vs. Patriots – si.com
The Seahawks had some big winners coming out of Week 1 versus New England, but some roles might have be defined more.

Why Baker Mayfield’s contract means the QB market could burst – ESPN.com
Fifty-five million dollars per year for Baker Mayfield? Seriously?!

Seahawks Week 1 What We Learned 1 – Seahawks Playbook Podcast
Seahawks fans, thanks for joining Bill Alvstad and Keith Myers as we breakdown the win against the Patriots and share what we learned from the first week of the regular season.

NFC West News

Beaks & Geeks: Cardinals, Chargers Winners & Losers: Arizona’s offense come to life – Revenge of the Birds
The 2026 NFL season is finally in full swing. All of the work and effort brought forth by new head coach Mike LaFleur and his staff hit the field on the road against the Los Angeles Chargers.

49ers’ rookie De’Zhaun Stribling to miss ‘at least a month’ with deltoid sprain in ankle – Niners Nation
The timeline for De’Zhaun Stribling remains unclear

Myles Garrett’s injury is a big opportunity for Josaiah Stewart – Turf Show Times
Myles Garrett moving to injured reserve gives Rams an extended look at backup Josaiah Stewart

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