Drew Lock limited again in practice as Seahawks look to Sunday’s game vs. Raiders

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For a second straight week, Drew Lock was limited in practice as he prepares to start in place of the injured Sam Darnold, ahead of the Seahawks’ Week 10 game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas on Sunday.

Following Friday’s practice, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Lock “had a similar cadence and workload in terms of last week,” adding: “It's good to have done it and gotten through the week well. I know he's confident and optimistic, so we're in good shape.”

Macdonald also credited the work of second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe during the past two weeks of practice, saying it has prepared the team “in case Lock were to have a setback.” “I think it's appropriate to say Jalen has done a tremendous job when he's been in there with the ones,” Macdonald said. “I've been impressed. He's worked extremely hard, he's been decisive, he's delivered the ball accurately, on time. He's done a great job filling in for Drew (Lock) when we need him.”

A day earlier, Lock said, “I'm feeling good” when asked about working through injuries while preparing for the game. He said: “Like I talked about after the game, we did a great job handling the week last week, and here we are. We just had a little something added to it, but I think we're doing the same. We're doing a great job getting ready, good stuff in the morning before meetings and be nice and warmed up heading into practice today and we'll go out there and roll it.”

Seattle’s injury report heading into the game includes Darnold listed as out with rib and quadricep injuries. The team also ruled out guard Quenton Nelson (knee), tackle Charles Cross (ankle) and defensive tackle Leonard Williams (stinger).

Of those players, Macdonald said Cross practiced during the week as a limited participant on Thursday and is on track to return for Seattle’s next game after its Week 11 bye against the 49ers. “I think it's fair to say he should be ready for the game after the bye,” Macdonald said. “He's done a great job working through all the things, he couldn't make this game, unfortunately.”

Macdonald said Darnold is progressing through rehab and that the team is handling it “a day and a week at a time.” On Williams, he said the stinger is still not resolved, adding: “It’s one of those things where it's not good until it is. It's not good yet… He's able to move around and do all the things. Stingers are more of a contact thing. He's doing a good job staying in shape and staying fresh. He's in the meetings, he's doing all the Leo things. He's just not playing right now.”

On the non-injury front, defensive tackle Jarran Reed returned to team activities for Friday’s practice after missing the previous two days due to what the injury report listed as a personal matter. Macdonald said Reed will play Sunday and called it a “good personal issue” that kept him away for a couple of days.

On the Raiders’ side, defensive tackle Thomas Booker was listed as questionable with an ankle, while wide receiver Dont’e Thornton was listed as out with a back injury.