The Seattle Seahawks have spent the past two weeks managing injuries to their top two quarterbacks, giving Jalen Milroe additional practice time with the first-team offense. Head coach Mike Macdonald said Friday, Nov. 13, that the second-year quarterback has made the most of the opportunity.
“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 praised Milroe’s work ethic, accuracy, decision-making and ability to deliver the ball on time. The positive assessment comes as the former Alabama quarterback gets more chances to show he can handle an expanded role.
## Milroe Makes the Most of First-Team Reps
Milroe has taken snaps with Seattle’s starters over the past two weeks while Drew Lock works through elbow and oblique injuries. Macdonald described him as decisive and spoke positively about his execution when he stepped in for Lock during practice.
Seattle drafted Milroe in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting him 92nd overall. He appeared in three regular-season games as a rookie, recording three carries for four yards and attempting no passes. Entering the 2026 season, he was behind both Lock and Sam Darnold on the depth chart.
The recent injuries have increased Milroe’s practice workload, but Seattle has not announced a change at quarterback. The added first-team repetitions give him an opportunity to demonstrate that he can manage more than a limited role built around his athleticism.
## Seahawks Face More Quarterback Questions Before Raiders Game
Seattle is set to start Lock against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 15. Darnold has been ruled out with quadriceps and rib injuries, while Lock has been limited in practice as he manages an elbow issue and an oblique injury sustained against the Arizona Cardinals.
Macdonald expressed confidence that Lock can make the start, but Milroe remains an important backup option. If Lock cannot finish the game, Seattle may need to turn to Milroe against Las Vegas.
Darnold’s recovery timeline remains undetermined. Seattle’s Week 11 bye will give its injured quarterbacks additional time to heal, while Milroe’s place in the lineup will continue to depend on the health of the players ahead of him. Macdonald’s praise, however, signals confidence in the young quarterback if he is called upon.
