Sam Darnold is ruled out for Week 10, but initial tests suggest backup Drew Lock can play through his oblique injury.
Seattle's quarterback situation went from bad to slightly less bad on Monday. Head coach Mike Macdonald told Seattle Sports 710 ESPN that Sam Darnold will not play this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, continuing the absence that started last week. Darnold had already missed Week 9 with quad and rib injuries.
The better news belongs to Drew Lock, who stepped in for Darnold and helped grind out a win over the Cardinals despite playing through multiple injuries himself, including the oblique issue that put his Week 10 status in doubt. Macdonald said initial tests on that oblique injury came back good, and the team believes Lock can start against the Raiders.
Had Lock been unable to go, Seattle was reportedly looking at turning to Jalen Milroe. For now, the Seahawks get to avoid that scenario, leaning on a backup who has already shown he can manage a game while banged up. The oblique injury remains something to monitor as the week progresses, but as of Monday, Seattle expects Lock behind center against Las Vegas.