Sam Darnold hasn't thrown since injuring his oblique on Thursday

Sam Darnold hasn't thrown since injuring his oblique on Thursday

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has not thrown since sustaining an oblique muscle injury during practice on Thursday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Seahawks' coach Mike MacDonald was non-committal regarding Darnold's participation in Friday's walk-through, leading to speculation about his readiness. Backup quarterback Drew Lock took over Darnold's reps on Thursday and completed all reps on Friday. Despite the uncertainty, the Seahawks remain optimistic about Darnold's ability to play in the upcoming game. The situation will be monitored closely to determine if Darnold can both start and finish the game.

Originally by https://www.nbcsports.com/author/mike-florioon January 17, 2026
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