Sam Darnold, Jadarian Price limited in practice for Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold throws a football during warmups ahead of a practice with the team on September 23, 2026 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center in Renton, Wash. (Curtis Crabtree / FOX 13 Seattle)
RENTON, Wash. - Quarterback Sam Darnold returned to limited participation in practice for the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, two weeks after he sustained an injury to his gluteus.
"He’s not going to take every rep today. We’ll ramp it up as the week goes," head coach Mike Macdonald said of Darnold.
Additionally, running back Jadarian Price was limited as well after leaving Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals early with a chest injury.
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Darnold was injured five plays into the season opener against the New England Patriots and missed Sunday's game against the Cardinals. Drew Lock has been terrific in relief of Darnold and certainly gives Seattle the flexibility to ensure Darnold is ready to return. However, Macdonald indicated that Darnold's injury is not something they suspect would get any worse from playing, which signals a likely quicker return to action.
"We’ll make a decision at some point before Friday’s over," Macdonald said. "I don’t think we’d go into the weekend not knowing if he’s going to play. It’s on a good track right now, assuming today goes well.
":f it was something where he was at risk of getting worse over the normal risk you take by taking the field, that might be part of the conversation. It’s a function at this point of, ‘Does he feel good enough to play.’"
Price and fellow running back George Holani (knee) were both limited for Seattle. Emanuel Wilson finished off the Arizona game as the lead back for Seattle with Price and Holani sidelined.
Safety Nick Emmanwori fully participated in practice for the first time since having ankle surgery in late July. Safety Ty Okada (hamstring) and nose tackle Brandon Pili (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday.
In addition to Darnold and Price, linebacker Ernest Jones IV (neck), wide receiver Cooper Kupp (back), and fullback Brady Russell (chest) were also limited.
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