Sam Darnold on his oblique injury: I'll be ready to go for Saturday
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold appeared on the practice report with an oblique injury, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming game against the 49ers. Darnold, however, downplayed the issue, stating he expects to play and described the likelihood of missing the game as "very low," close to zero. He experienced discomfort during warm-ups on Thursday and opted to rest to avoid aggravation. Backup quarterback Drew Lock took first-team reps in practice, while rookie Jalen Milroe is listed as the third-string option.
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