The Seattle Seahawks are facing the prospect of losing their quarterback Sam Darnold for the NFC Championship Game. But now there is an encouraging injury update.
Even before the divisional round game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sam Darnold’s participation was questionable. An abdominal muscle injury sustained during training last Thursday slowed down the Seattle Seahawks quarterback before the game. Darnold gritted his teeth and played in the dominant 48-6 victory over the Niners. However, he was still limited on the field during this week’s training, with head coach Mike MacDonald protecting him from excessive strain.

Now Darnold himself has commented on his health.

Seahawks fear for Darnold: “I feel really good”

“I feel really good,” the quarterback said of his health: “I’ve been feeling good all week. I feel like the healing process is going exactly as we wanted it to, so I’m very confident about Sunday.”

Then the Los Angeles Rams await the Seattle Seahawks.

On Wednesday, Macdonald had stated that Darnold’s throwing practice would have to be limited this week due to his injury. On Friday, however, he also spoke of progress being on schedule, with Darnold getting better every day.

“The guys in the treatment room are doing a really good job, including with me,” Darnold said happily.

The Seahawks can also plan on having their regular left tackle, Charles Cross, who will likely protect Darnold’s blind side.

He missed the first two practices this week due to a foot injury. But on Friday, he was back to full practice.