Drew Lock is officially inactive for tonight’s colossal Sunday Night Football showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. That’s right, 12s, with Lock sidelined due to a right elbow injury, it means second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe is stepping up to be the Seattle Seahawks’ No. 2 signal-caller behind Sam Darnold. This is a curveball right before kickoff, changing the entire dynamic of our backup plan for a prime-time game.
The Depth Chart Shuffle
This move shifts everything. Lock, despite being available to dress as the emergency third quarterback, won’t be active in that primary backup spot. Milroe, who hasn’t even seen game action yet in 2026, and only appeared in three games as a rookie in 2025, is now just one snap away from leading the offense. You have to wonder what kind of confidence this shows in Milroe from Coach Macdonald and the staff to make this jump for a huge game. Meanwhile, the good news on the injury front is that we are getting some key guys back. Safety Nick Emmanwori, and linebackers DeMarcus Lawrence and Uchenna Nwosu are all active tonight after being listed as questionable. We absolutely need those playmakers on defense against the Chiefs, no doubt.
Who Else Is Out?
Beyond Lock, the Seahawks are rolling into Arrowhead without a few other guys. Running back Zach Charbonnet is inactive, which changes up our backfield rotation. Linebackers Drake Thomas and Chazz Surratt are also out, along with outside linebacker Connor O’Toole, guard Beau Stephens, and running back Robert Henry Jr. This isn’t a small list, and it means we’re going to need everyone else to step up big time. Over on the Chiefs’ side, they’ve got their own inactives: receiver Rashee Rice, offensive tackle Jaylon Moore, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, defensive back Jadon Canady, fullback Ben VanSumeren, and defensive end Jack Pybum. Both teams are dealing with absences, but our QB2 situation is definitely the one that grabs your attention when the lights are this bright.
Showdown in Kansas City
So, all eyes are on Sam Darnold to lead the charge, but knowing Milroe is the next man up against a team like the Chiefs? It adds a whole new layer of intensity to tonight’s game. Every snap is going to matter, and our depth is being tested right away under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football. Let’s bring that Emerald City energy, 12s, and watch our Hawks fight for every single yard.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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