Darnold has battled the injury since January 25, yet he has carried the Seahawks through the postseason, including a 41-6 victory over the 49ers in the Divisional Round and a 31-27 win over the Rams in the NFC Championship, demonstrating high-level play while managing pain.
ESPN’s Jeff Darlington reported that Seattle feels positive about Darnold’s status heading into the big game. The quarterback reportedly received pain-killing injections before his last two appearances and had limited practice time, but remained “full go” and unfazed by the situation, according to the coaching staff.
Coaches John Schneider and Mike Macdonald have praised how Darnold has handled the situation, with Darlington noting the team’s belief that he’s been operating at or near full capacity as the injury has progressed. The plan, as described, is to continue monitoring his workload and potentially limit throws if needed while his body continues to recover.
Darnold’s production in the NFC Championship underscored his capability—346 passing yards on 25-of-36 attempts with three touchdowns—while the team gauges how much more he can contribute as he moves closer to 100%. His late-season numbers include 4,048 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, and a 67.7% completion rate for the 2025-26 regular season.
Following the victory, Darnold spoke about the supportive environment in Seattle, emphasizing respect within the building and his gratitude for the opportunity. He said he plans to continue doing everything possible to put the team in position to win as Super Bowl LX approaches.
Seattle’s injury update remains a key storyline heading into the game, with the club balancing prudent workload management and the hope that Darnold’s health continues to improve. The Seahawks will likely monitor his throws and overall involvement as they pursue another championship at Super Bowl LX.
