Sam Darnold is “on a good track” to play Sunday against the Washington Commanders, a massive sigh of relief for the Emerald City after our QB missed most of the first two games with a glute injury. Getting Darnold back under center is huge as the Seahawks prepare for what could be a pivotal early season matchup. The health report also mentioned Jadarian Price, and safety Ty Okada and nose tackle Brandon Pili were both held out of practice Wednesday. Our roster also saw some movement this week, with safety Rodney Thomas II getting signed to the 53-man roster on Wednesday after two weeks of “high level” play on the practice squad. It’s early in the season, and every healthy body and smart roster move counts.
The Defense is Dialed In, But the Head Coach is Apologizing?
Our defense just had one of its best days of the Mike Macdonald era, and it’s not just the big names making plays. Undrafted Drake Thomas is out there making “magic” for the Seahawks defense right alongside Ernest Jones. Talk about “rare stuff,” this guy is proving himself week after week! And let’s not forget Beau Stephens, a fifth-round pick from the 2026 draft, who made his NFL debut. These young guys stepping up are exactly what you love to see in the early going. But while the defense is cooking, Coach Macdonald found himself in a bit of a sticky situation. Talk show host Graham Bensinger shared that the Seahawks had a clip from Macdonald’s interview that included a story about Broncos coach Sean Payton and potential cheating allegations from 2024.
Macdonald’s Vulnerability: Real Leadership for Seattle
Macdonald owned it, though. He apologized to Denver coach Sean Payton on Wednesday, taking full blame for the comments, which he said were off the record. Payton accepted the apology, showing a quick resolution to what could have been an ugly distraction. What does this mean for us? That “unique vulnerability in leadership” that Seahawks players have seen from Macdonald? The whole world is getting to see it now. It’s a bold move for a coach to show that kind of accountability so publicly, and it speaks volumes about the kind of culture he’s building here in Seattle. He worked for the Harbaughs before, and now he’s working the Harbaughs, but doing it his own way.
The Seahawks face the Washington Commanders this Sunday, and with Darnold likely back and the defense showing some serious spark, it’s a chance to build on that momentum. Keep an eye on Drake Thomas and the rest of the defense to see if they can keep that magic alive. Go ‘Hawks!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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