Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Sam Darnold returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant, his first time back on the field since suffering a glute injury in Week 1. This isn’t just a small step; it’s a massive leap for the Hawks’ offense, and the entire Emerald City is buzzing about what it means for our Week 3 showdown.
Darnold Back Under Center? What It Means for the Backfield
After two weeks of vague updates, seeing Darnold in full pads is a huge positive signal. The real question isn’t whether he’s healthy enough to play; it’s how cautious Coach Macdonald and the staff want to be. Drew Lock has held the fort, weathering the storm, but getting our starter back is always the goal. And get this: the Hawks are rolling into this game against an 0-2 Washington Commanders team that won’t even have their starting quarterback, Jayden Daniels. Talk about opportunity! Even better, rookie running back Jadarian Price, who’s been rehabbing a chest injury, was also suited up in full pads. If these guys can get back to full speed, we could see our full backfield strength on the field very, very soon.
The Injury Bug Bites, But Some Good News Too
While Darnold’s return is huge, the injury report isn’t all sunshine. On the bright side, safety Nick Emmanwori was a full participant in practice. Our do-it-all safety only played nine snaps and made one tackle in Week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, so having him back at full capacity is big for the defense. However, fellow safety Ty Okada continues to be held out of practice with a hamstring injury, and it looks like he’ll miss his third straight game. Defensive tackle Brandon Pili also sat out with a concussion he picked up early in that Arizona game last week. Linebacker Ernest Jones made his first appearance on the injury report with a neck issue, and wide receiver Cooper Kupp was limited for the second week in a row because of a back injury. It’s a mixed bag, for sure.
So, as we gear up for Week 3, the potential return of Sam Darnold is the headline. We’re facing an 0-2 Commanders team without their QB, and this is a prime chance for the Hawks to make a statement. Keep an eye on that Friday injury report, 12s, because getting our QB back on the field could be the spark we need to really kick this season into high gear.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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