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Sam Darnold could return for Seahawks after bye week
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Sunday's game against the Raiders.
It will be his second consecutive game out because of quad and rib injuries.
Drew Lock is expected to start in his place, despite oblique and throwing elbow injuries.
Coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold is making progress but needs more time.
He could return after Seattle's bye week, possibly for the Nov.
29 game against the rival San Francisco 49ers.
Guard Quenton Nelson will also miss Sunday's game with a knee injury, and Macdonald said he could return after the bye following a minor procedure.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Sunday’s game against the Raiders, his second consecutive absence.
Coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold could return after the Seahawks’ bye week.
Darnold is dealing with quad and rib injuries, and Drew Lock is expected to start in his place.
The Seahawks could have Darnold back for their game against the 49ers on Nov. 29.
Left guard Quenton Nelson will also miss Sunday’s game with a knee injury and could return after the bye.
- Who
- Sam Darnold, the Seahawks quarterback, and coach Mike Macdonald.
- What
- Darnold will miss Sunday’s game but could return after the bye week.
- When
- Sunday’s game is the next game; a possible return is Nov. 29.
- Where
- The Seahawks’ game against the Raiders; the possible return is against the 49ers.
- Why
- Darnold has quad and rib injuries.
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Coach Mike Macdonald said Darnold could return after the Seahawks’ bye week.
Darnold is set to miss the game against the Raiders.
Darnold could return for the Seahawks’ game against the 49ers.
- Darnold’s injuries
- Quad and ribs
- Consecutive games missed
- Two
- Possible return opponent
- San Francisco 49ers
- Possible return date
- Nov. 29
- Nelson’s injury
- Knee; he will undergo a minor procedure
What people are saying
I think so, yeah
He’s making progress. We’re going to need some more time.