Drew Lock Injury Puts Seahawks’ Week 10 Status in Doubt

Drew Lock sustained an oblique injury during the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 9 victory against the Arizona Cardinals, casting uncertainty on his availability for Week 10. According to Mike Macdonald, the physical issue briefly forced the quarterback into the medical tent during the matchup.

Quarterback Situation and Previous Injuries

Lock entered the contest already managing elbow tendinitis and only took the field because Sam Darnold was sidelined with quad and rib injuries. Darnold picked up the quad issue near the conclusion of Seattle’s Week 8 defeat against the Chicago Bears and has also been dealing with a cracked rib.

Making his second start of the season in place of Darnold, Lock completed 19 of 28 pass attempts for 175 yards and one touchdown in the 17-3 win, although he was visibly operating below full health.

Options for Week 10

If both Lock and Darnold are unable to play in Week 10, the 5-4 Seahawks would look to third-string quarterback Jalen Milroe. The roster also features Adrian Martinez on the practice squad.

The Seahawks currently hold little margin for error, entering Sunday Night Football positioned as the No. 8 seed in the NFC, one spot outside of the playoff picture.

Background on Jalen Milroe

Seattle selected Milroe out of Alabama in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Now 23 years old, Milroe experienced an inconsistent career with the Crimson Tide. As a redshirt sophomore in 2023, he recorded 2,834 passing yards, 23 touchdowns, and six interceptions, alongside 531 rushing yards and 12 rushing scores, leading to a sixth-place finish in Heisman Trophy voting. Expectations pointed toward a dominant 2024 campaign, but his passing production declined as he threw 11 interceptions, though he maintained his rushing threat with 726 yards and 20 touchdowns on the ground.

Should he receive the nod next week, Milroe would significantly shift the team’s offensive strategy toward a more ground-oriented approach. He has logged just three career NFL snaps, rushing on all three for a combined total of 4 yards. Seattle posted a stronger rushing performance with 120 yards on Sunday, and they face a Raiders defense that struggles against the run.