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Mike Macdonald shuts down potential Seahawks quarterback change, sticking with Sam Darnold

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has publicly backed starting quarterback Sam Darnold despite a league-leading seven interceptions and recent struggles following a gluteal injury sustained in the season opener. During a recent radio interview, Macdonald dismissed speculation about moving to backup Drew Lock, expressing full confidence that the offensive unit can fix its turnover issues with Darnold remaining at the helm.

Darnold's performance dipped noticeably during a Thursday night defeat against the Denver Broncos, where he managed a low completion rate and threw two interceptions, one of which directly set up the opponent's decisive field goal. While Lock previously filled in capably by throwing four touchdowns across relief appearances, the coaching staff remains committed to Darnold recapturing the efficient form that helped guide the franchise to a Super Bowl victory last season under a different offensive scheme.

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