Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is active
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is set to play in the divisional round game against the 49ers despite being listed as questionable due to an oblique injury. Darnold has not thrown since injuring himself during warm-ups for Thursday's practice. Backup quarterback Drew Lock is available, with rookie Jalen Milroe serving as the emergency third quarterback. The Seahawks' inactives for the game include linebacker Jared Ivey, offensive linemen Josh Jones and Mason Richman, offensive guard Bryce Cabeldue, and defensive end Rylie Mills.
For the 49ers, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will return after missing two games with a knee injury. The 49ers' inactives are defensive linemen Robert Beal, Kevin Givens, and Sebastian Valdez, safety Ji’Ayir Brown, running back Isaac Guerendo, offensive lineman Brandon Parker, and wide receiver Jordan Watkins.
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