Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will miss the team's Week 9 game due to a quadriceps injury, USA TODAY Sports reported Wednesday. Backup quarterback Drew Lock is expected to start in Darnold's place.
The news was confirmed on November 4, 2026, by USA TODAY Sports reporter Nate Davis. Darnold sustained the injury during practice earlier in the week. Lock, who signed with Seattle in the offseason, has previous starting experience with the Denver Broncos.
The Seahawks face a critical matchup in Week 9 as they aim to stay in playoff contention.
