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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026
Veteran Drew Lock was brought back as the No. 2 quarterback for Seattle behind Sam Darnold.NegativeInjuryNo date
Limited participant in Thursday practice with right elbow injury.NegativeInjuryNo date
QB Drew Lock (right elbow) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, indicating ongoing right elbow injury that may affect his availability.NegativeInjuryNo date
Drew Lock is listed as QUESTIONABLE with a right elbow injury for Week 7.NegativeInjuryNo date
QB Drew Lock is listed as questionable with a right elbow injury for Week 7.PositiveProjectionNo date
In two starts filling in for Darnold during Weeks 1-2, Lock completed 72.9 percent of his attempts for 422 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions in two Seattle wins. If Darnold were benched, Lock would be next in line as backup, though Macdonald has indicated no plans to make that change.NegativeInjuryNo date
Drew Lock (right forearm) was listed as a limited participant in Monday's practice estimation; the Seahawks did not practice on Monday.PositiveRoleNo date
Drew Lock took over for Sam Darnold just five plays into the season opener and has managed to keep the Seahawks' offense afloat during their 2-0 start, demonstrating competent backup quarterback play despite the unexpected transition.NegativeRoleNo date
Drew Lock returns to backup role after starting Week 2 in Darnold's absence; performed admirably as starter, throwing three touchdown passes all to Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 2 win over Arizona Cardinals.PositiveRoleNo date
Lock has performed well in Darnold's absence, guiding Seattle to a 2-0 start including a come-from-behind opening-night win over the Patriots. Lock has completed 35 of 48 passes (72.9 percent) for 422 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Darnold praised Lock's performance, saying "He's a baller. Went out there and played really well," and noted that "None of us in this building are surprised by what happened." However, coach Macdonald indicated that Lock's solid play will not factor into the decision to start Darnold, with the decision hinging solely on Darnold's health and availability.PositiveRoleNo date
Lock has proven to be a tremendous fill-in for Sam Darnold and is expected to start for Seattle in Week 3 against Washington; the source notes Seattle is 7-0 in road games that kicked off at 1 p.m. ET under head coach Mike Macdonald, suggesting Lock will have favorable conditions despite being a backup.PositiveProjectionNo date
Drew Lock lit up Arizona in his first start in place of the injured Sam Darnold, throwing without fear and reaping the benefits; he steadied the Seahawks' offense in a situation that could have taken a downward turn with a lesser quarterback.PositiveRoleNo date
Lock is filling in as the Seahawks' backup after Sam Darnold's glute injury, and Seattle has remained competitive at 2-0 with him in the lineup, demonstrating the value of an experienced backup.PositiveRoleNo date
Drew Lock started in place of Sam Darnold and completed 19 of 26 passes for 235 yards and three touchdowns while 'calmly running Seattle's offense' in the Seahawks' 31-7 win over Arizona. The backup's efficient performance helped Seattle lean on its run game, which accumulated 162 yards on 40 carries.PositiveProjectionNo date
Drew Lock completed 19 of 26 attempts for 235 yards and three touchdown passes in his start against Arizona, filling in for injured Sam Darnold; coach Mike Macdonald said 'we're on record about how we feel about him' and Lock 'backed that up today,' indicating confidence in his ability to manage the offense effectively.PositiveBreakoutNo date
Lock has come up big in key moments for the Seahawks, including throwing the game-winning touchdown with 28 seconds to play in a Monday Night Football comeback against Philadelphia late in the 2023 season, and the game-winning drive in this year's season opener. Teammates describe him as 'the best second-string quarterback in the league,' and the locker room is confident: 'We know we can win with him.'PositiveProjectionNo date
Lock is characterized by Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald as having 'a great balance' of being a true professional while also being 'loose and focused,' described as 'a warrior in the garden' and 'all the things that we want from our players.' Tight end Eric Saubert, who played with Lock in Denver, notes he has developed into a more poised, smarter quarterback over recent years, with intangibles including arm strength and ability intact.PositiveRoleNo date
Lock is starting for the Seahawks against Arizona after Mike Macdonald named him the starter, marking his first regular-season start since the end of the 2024 season with the Giants. He came off the bench in Week 1 to complete 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown in a 13-10 win over New England, demonstrating readiness despite sporadic live reps as a backup.NegativeProjectionNo date
Drew Lock played adequately in relief of Sam Darnold in Week 1, throwing for nearly 200 yards and a touchdown; Brooke questions whether he can deliver for a second straight game in what will be his first start since Week 18 of the 2024 season, noting the Seahawks likely will have to score more than 13 points to get it done.PositiveRoleNo date
Drew Lock will start for Seattle against the Cardinals on Sunday in Week 2 with Sam Darnold sidelined by a glute injury.NegativeRoleNo date
Drew Lock will start in place of Darnold on Sunday in Arizona, with Jalen Milroe serving as backup. Lock filled in during Week 1 after Darnold's injury and the Seahawks' offense produced a strong finish in that comeback victory.PositiveRoleNo date
Veteran Drew Lock is in line to start Seattle's Week 2 game against the Cardinals if Darnold is unable to play. Lock went 16 of 22 for 187 yards with one touchdown in relief of Darnold against New England in the Kickoff Game.PositiveRoleNo date
Drew Lock entered the game after Sam Darnold's hip injury and calmly managed the offense in his eighth NFL season. Lock demonstrated poise in critical moments, including a key fourth-and-1 play where he faked a handoff, moved left, and located Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a game-tying 45-yard touchdown reception. Coach Macdonald expressed confidence in Lock's ability to run the offense if Darnold remains sidelined for an extended period.NegativeRoleNo date
Drew Lock will serve as the Seahawks' spot starter in Week 2 against Arizona if Darnold's hip injury keeps him sidelined for one or two weeks as expected.PositiveRoleNo date
Drew Lock stepped in as Sam Darnold's backup and delivered exactly what a team wants from a backup quarterback: he avoided risky throws, took checkdowns frequently, used his legs to keep drives moving, and finished 16 of 22 for 187 yards, one touchdown, and a 113.3 passer rating. Lock led three second-half scoring drives that took advantage of good starting field position, calmly managing the offense and giving the Seahawks a fighting chance despite not lighting up New England's defense.NegativeRoleNo date
Drew Lock entered the game in relief of Sam Darnold after Darnold's hip injury forced him to leave the field during Seattle's first drive of the season opener against the Patriots.PositiveProjectionNo date
Lock led the Seahawks' second-string offense on a smooth seven-play, 79-yard touchdown drive to open the game and had a terrific preseason outing overall. He hit on his first 11 attempts and led Seattle to points on three straight drives. On the opening march, Lock was perfect 4 for 4 for 63 yards, including a 36-yard play-action strike to Elijah Arroyo for a touchdown. The source notes he "flexed his trademark strong arm, did well under pressure" and "looked every bit like the trusty backup/starter-in-a-pinch that a contender wants on the roster."