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NFL·INJURY·September 16, 2026 08:06 PM ET

Seahawks rule out Sam Darnold for Sunday's Cardinals game

Mike Macdonald said Seattle will not use IR

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read
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More about the Seahawks ruling out Sam Darnold for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, but HC Mike Macdonald sa Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Mike Macdonald said Seattle has no plans to place Darnold on injured reserve after ruling him out for Week 2 against Arizona. The move keeps the quarterback on the active roster heading into Sunday.

Why it matters: Leaving Darnold off IR gives Seattle flexibility after Darnold was previously projected to miss 4-6 weeks with a hip injury. An injured-reserve move would require a minimum four-game absence under NFL rules.

What to watch: Seattle's next practice reports will show whether the club keeps carrying Darnold on the active roster into Week 3. Any change in that approach would turn this from a one-game absence into a bigger roster decision.

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