The Seattle Seahawks have offered a reassuring update on Sam Darnold’s condition as preparations continue for the NFC Championship game.
With the quarterback having played through physical issues in recent weeks, his health has been a major talking point ahead of one of the biggest games of the season.
Seattle Seahawks coach Klint Kubiak is confident Sam Darnold is healthy
Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak addressed Darnold’s condition during media availability and delivered an encouraging assessment.
“It shows up when he goes out there, and the reps that he gets, he looks like Sam,” Kubiak said. “He looks healthy to me.
“It just reveals his grit and his toughness. That’s nothing that we hadn’t already known,” he added.
The comments come after Darnold continued to start despite dealing with soreness late in the season. Seattle’s coaching staff have monitored his workload closely during practice, but there has been no indication that his availability for the NFC Championship game is in doubt.
Sam Darnold praised for leadership and resilience
Kubiak also highlighted Darnold’s leadership within the locker room and his willingness to push through discomfort at this stage of the season.
“He’s a real leader to be able to fight through that pain and play a good football game. And he’s going to keep fighting through it — just like a lot of his teammates. Just like both rosters.
“That’s part of the league, and however many games that we are into right now, nobody’s fresh. No player. No coach. And Sam’s no different,” Kubiak stated.
Darnold’s performances have played a central role in Seattle’s playoff run, and the Seahawks will once again rely on his composure and decision-making as they prepare for a high-stakes NFC Championship matchup vs. the LA Rams.
While the physical toll of the season is evident, the team’s messaging suggests confidence that their quarterback will be ready to lead from the opening snap.
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