Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold out for Week 9 with quad injury
The gist
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Week 9 with a quad injury.
Seattle is 4-4 and also without guard Quenton Nelson and tackle Charles Cross.
How it unfolded
- Oct 29, 2026Seahawks rookie running back Jadarian Price was designated for return to practice.
- Nov 2, 2026Seattle lost to the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football in Week 8, the game after which Darnold's quad injury surfaced.
- Nov 3, 2026Seattle activated rookie Jadarian Price for the Bears game and released running back Robert Henry Jr. hours before kickoff; left tackle Charles Cross and Rashid Shaheed were ruled out.
Key terms
- quad injury
- An injury to the quadriceps, the large four-part muscle group on the front of the thigh that straightens the knee.
- Week 9
- A game played during the NFL's regular season, the 272-game schedule before the playoffs.
- injured reserve
- A designation in North American pro sports leagues for athletes who are injured and unable to play.
Source: Wikipedia