How hurt is Sam Darnold?

[Easy-Rider 66]

Word on the street he is playing. But does the oblique situation give anyone cause for concern if backing the Seattle club. Drew Locke is the back up QB.

[stevenash]

^
Yeah, I thought that earlier too,

Source: Rotowire

Coach believes he'll play Saturday
January 16, 2026
Coach Mike Macdonald expressed confidence Friday that Darnold (oblique) will be available for Saturday's divisional-round contest against the 49ers, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

ANALYSIS
Darnold made an early exit from Thursday's session to get treatment on an oblique injury, which ultimately resulted in a limited listing on the final practice report and a designation of questionable entering the weekend. He told John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site afterward that he felt like he'll "be ready to go for Saturday." Macdonald echoed that sentiment Friday, adding there's a possibility Darnold may be limited physically but also that the team wouldn't "put him out there if he couldn't do his job," per Dugar. In the end, Darnold's status will be confirmed about 90 minutes before an 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

[Easy-Rider 66]

OK Nash thx for the update. I was on SF + the number before I heard about this. We will soon find out if it is an issue. GL.

[Headsterx]

Don’t believe it. It just an excuse in case Seahawks lose tonight.

[Easy-Rider 66]

Don’t believe it. It just an excuse in case Seahawks lose tonight.

[pavyracer]

Did he miss any games in the regular season? I'm pretty sure he will play as two weeks rest heals all injuries.

[Easy-Rider 66]

Did he miss any games in the regular season? I'm pretty sure he will play as two weeks rest heals all injuries.

injury I think happened thur this week

[Madison]

Oblique is tricky. Yeah you might be able to tough it out, question is at what level does it affect your quality of effectiveness?

[Easy-Rider 66]

Oblique is tricky. Yeah you might be able to tough it out, question is at what level does it affect your quality of effectiveness?

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Darnold hasn't thrown a football since sustaining an oblique injury Thursday, but the Seahawks believe that the veteran quarterback will be cleared to start in Saturday's NFC divisional-round game against the 49ers.

[MalikHusam]

Sam is going to see ghosts tonight

[Easy-Rider 66]

Sam is going to see ghosts tonight

thinking same thing

[Headsterx]

Sam is going to see ghosts tonight

Yup!