Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that quarterback Sam Darnold is back on the practice field this Wednesday, but it is not a full-go situation, not yet. Darnold, battling that glute injury he picked up in the season opener, won’t be handling a full workload today. This isn’t just a minor detail; it throws the upcoming Commanders game into serious question and has the 12s holding their breath.
The Glute Injury That’s Still Lingering
We all remember Darnold going down in the season opener, and clearly, that glute injury is still a real factor. Macdonald made it clear that while Darnold is out there, he’s on a strict ramp-up plan. “He’s not going to take every rep today and then we’ll kind of ramp it up as the week goes,” Macdonald told reporters. This isn’t just about getting reps in, it’s about seeing if our guy can truly get back to 100% before Sunday. The team is clearly being cautious, which is smart, but it cranks up the pressure for a crucial early-season matchup.
A Looming Decision for the Emerald City
The biggest question hanging over Lumen Field is whether Darnold will even play against the Commanders. Macdonald stated that the decision will ultimately come down to one thing: “does he feel good enough to play?” That’s a huge unknown for any player, especially a quarterback whose mobility and throwing motion rely so heavily on core strength and stability. The coaching staff wants to make that call before the weekend, so there is not much time for Darnold to prove he is ready to pilot the offense. Every rep he takes this week, every throw, every movement, will be scrutinized by the team as they weigh the risk versus reward.
This is the kind of early-season drama that defines teams. Do you push your starter back in, or do you err on the side of caution? For the Seahawks, that answer could seriously impact our early form. We need to watch practice reports like a hawk, because how Darnold feels by Friday is everything for the Commanders game. The stakes are high, and the Emerald City is waiting for that decision.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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