Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald said Jalen Milroe has done “a tremendous job” during recent first-team work while Drew Lock and Sam Darnold recover from injuries.
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The Seattle Seahawks have been dealing with injuries to their top two quarterbacks over the past two weeks, giving Jalen Milroe more time with the starting offense.
Speaking with reporters on Friday, Nov. 13, coach Mike Macdonald delivered strong praise for the second-year quarterback’s work. “I think it’s appropriate to say Jalen has done a tremendous job when he’s been in there with the ones,” Macdonald said.
Macdonald also highlighted Milroe’s work ethic, accuracy and decision-making, specifically pointing to his ability to deliver throws on time while taking first-team reps. The comments were reported in a Nov. 13 report from Seahawks.com’s John Boyle.
The increased workload came as Milroe took snaps with Seattle’s starters during Lock’s practice limitations while Lock works through elbow and oblique injuries.
Seattle’s quarterback situation has been shaped by injuries as the team prepares for its Nov. 15 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, with Drew Lock set to start Sunday.
The team has listed Sam Darnold as ruled out because of quadriceps and rib injuries. Lock has also been managing an elbow injury and the oblique issue he suffered against the Arizona Cardinals.
Milroe, selected by Seattle in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft with the No. 92 overall pick, has appeared in three regular-season contests in his rookie season, carrying three times for four yards without attempting a pass.
Heading into 2026, Milroe sat behind Darnold and Lock on the depth chart, and the latest injuries have changed his practice workload without producing an official quarterback change.
Seattle has a Week 11 bye that gives its injured quarterbacks extra time to heal, but Macdonald’s assessment on Friday offered encouragement about the young quarterback’s readiness if he is needed.
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