Lock steps up once again
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock is ready to make his third start of the season this Sunday against the 4-5 Las Vegas Raiders. Lock is filling in for starter Sam Darnold, who remains out with quad and rib injuries.
Lock is dealing with his own physical problems. He hurt his right oblique during last Sunday's 17-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals while already managing a right elbow injury. Despite being limited in practice all week, head coach Mike Macdonald expressed full confidence in his backup quarterback.
Macdonald stated that Lock got through the week well, adding that he is confident and optimistic. Number three quarterback Jalen Milroe took reps with the starter offense to help manage the workload for Lock during practice.
Important returns for Seattle
The Seahawks receive a major boost with two key players coming back to the field against Las Vegas. Outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu, who was out with an ankle injury, and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, recovering from a knee issue, are both set to play. Both players missed the past two games.
Defensive tackle Jarran Reed will also play on Sunday. Reed missed two days of practice this week due to a personal matter, but he is cleared to suit up.
These returns give Seattle needed depth as they look to build momentum following their low scoring win against Arizona last week.
Key starters remain sidelined
Despite the positive news on Nwosu and Shaheed, Seattle will still be missing several main starters. Defensive tackle Leonard Williams is ruled out for a second consecutive game because of a stinger. Coach Macdonald noted that Williams is staying in shape and participating in meetings, but he is not ready for game contact yet.
Left tackle Charles Cross will miss another contest with an ankle injury. Josh Jones is set to make his third consecutive start in place of Cross. Macdonald expects Cross to return for the game against the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 29.
Left guard Quenton Nelson will also sit out due to a knee injury.
Darnold targets Week 12 comeback
Sam Darnold continues his rehabilitation process away from game action. Darnold suffered a glute injury in the season opener before cracking a rib and injuring his quad in Week 8.
Coach Macdonald mentioned that Darnold is progressing well with his rehab. The team hopes he might be ready to play in Week 12 against San Francisco, which comes after Seattle's upcoming bye week.
Until then, Lock remains focused on leading the offense. He noted his right oblique injury feels way better than a left oblique injury he suffered in 2024 with the New York Giants.
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