Darnold Out, Lock In for Seahawks | Seattle Seahawks News

The Seahawks’ 2026 season hit the ground running with a major blow: starting QB Sam Darnold went down with a hip injury on the first drive and was ruled out for good. Backup Drew Lock, who had a solid preseason, now faces a tough test against New England’s defense. With star DB Nick Emmanwori already out, the team’s chances of defending their Super Bowl title are suddenly more precarious. Jalen Milroe is now QB2, but Lock — despite limited experience in high-stakes games — gets the nod. The long-term health of Darnold will be critical as the Seahawks navigate this early-season crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/30b1c2a145caea58