Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is sidelined with a quad injury, missing Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald announced on Wednesday that starting quarterback Sam Darnold will miss Sunday's home matchup against the Arizona Cardinals due to a quad injury.

The signal-caller sustained the injury late during a recent Monday night loss to the Chicago Bears, where he also initially cracked a rib on just the second play of the game, according to information published by bleache.

Despite the physical setbacks, head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Sam Darnold is considered week-to-week and will not be placed on the injured reserve list.

Sam Darnold Injury Timeline and Status

The quarterback dealt with multiple physical issues during the game against the Chicago Bears. First, he cracked a rib on the opening offensive plays, and later in the contest, he suffered the quad injury that now forces him to watch from the sidelines.

Although the timeline remains week-to-week, the decision by the Seattle Seahawks coaching staff to avoid the injured reserve list suggests optimism regarding a relatively prompt return to the field for Sam Darnold.

Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe Step In

Backup quarterback Drew Lock is currently managing an elbow injury of his own during training sessions. However, head coach Mike Macdonald indicated that if Drew Lock is available, he is slated to start under center.

Behind him on the depth chart, rookie Jalen Milroe is prepared to serve as the backup quarterback for the crucial conference showdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field in Seattle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Sam Darnold out for the Seahawks game?

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is sidelined due to a quad injury and a cracked rib sustained during the recent game against the Chicago Bears.

Who will start at quarterback for Seattle against the Cardinals?

Drew Lock is slated to start if he recovers from his elbow injury, with Jalen Milroe serving as the backup quarterback against the Arizona Cardinals.

Will Sam Darnold be placed on the injured reserve list?

No, head coach Mike Macdonald stated that Sam Darnold will not be placed on the IR and is currently listed as week-to-week.