The Seahawks just rolled over the Arizona Cardinals yesterday, absolutely demolishing them 31-7. That was a sweet victory, no doubt, but honestly, as good as that felt, the news about Sam Darnold’s speedy recovery from his glute injury is what’s really got the 12s buzzing in the Emerald City. Our starting QB getting back to full strength is the kind of news that changes everything for the rest of the season.
Victory Lap and What’s Next for the O
That 31-7 beatdown of the Cardinals was pure dominance. Our Hawks showed up and showed out, sending a clear message to the rest of the league. It’s awesome to see Coach Macdonald’s vision coming together, and you know OC Brian Fleury had that offense humming. Our receiving corps, with guys like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp, is ready to feast. This kind of performance builds real momentum, and you can feel the energy building with this squad.
Darnold’s Recovery Is Peak News for Seattle
That win felt incredible, but the bigger picture for us in Seattle is the health of our guy, Sam Darnold. The word out there is he’s making a speedy recovery from that glute injury. You gotta love to hear that our starting quarterback is on the mend and getting ready to lead this team through the regular season grind. Having Darnold back healthy is huge for our offense, for our strategy, and for the confidence across the entire roster. It sets us up for some serious noise moving forward.
Meanwhile, Around the League…
While we’re riding high, other teams are always hustling. Take the Dolphins, for example. They just snagged pass rusher Andre Jones Jr. off the Bills’ practice squad. Jones Jr. hasn’t seen the field this season, but he’s got 19 career games under his belt, with 2 starts for Washington from 2023-24 and Buffalo in 2025. He’s recorded 8 tackles, 3 passes defensed, and even 2 special teams tackles, plus a postseason game with Buffalo. This dude was a seventh-round pick out of Louisiana in 2023, where he stacked up some serious college numbers: 209 tackles, 17.5 sacks, and 30 tackles for loss across 65 games. The Dolphins also picked up long snapper Luke Basso for their practice squad, a guy who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Denver this spring, after earning first-team All-Big Ten honors at Oregon in 2024.
With a huge win under their belt and our QB getting healthy, things are looking seriously good for our Hawks. We’re riding that momentum, and you know Coach Macdonald and OC Brian Fleury are already cooking up the next game plan. This team is building something special, and we’re here for every snap!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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