NFL.com News on Sam Darnold

Darnold likely to start Sunday if he clears mental hurdle on hip.

Darnold is striving to start against the Commanders on Sunday; coach Mike Macdonald said the Seahawks would decide by end of Friday whether Darnold or backup Drew Lock will start, with the decision hinging on Darnold's availability and comfort level rather than Lock's solid play or Seattle's defense. Macdonald stated: "It's a function at this point of, 'Does he feel good enough to play.'" Darnold said he was taking it day by day and that his final hurdle before feeling ready to play will be a mental one—being able to take off and slide without worrying about the hip.

Sam DarnoldQB · SEAPlayer page — value, ADP, projections, and every insight