{
  "id": 15014890,
  "title": "Mike Macdonald on Sam Darnold: He's definitely part of the solution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/mike-macdonald-on-sam-darnold-hes-definitely-part-of-the-solution",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T18:23:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-macdonald-sam-darnold-hes-182353777.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the aftermath of a challenging period for Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald has reaffirmed his confidence in the quarterback, labeling him as \"definitely part of the solution\" rather than the problem. Since returning from a hip injury suffered during the season opener, Darnold has struggled, throwing at least two interceptions in three of his last four games. Even during the team's Week 4 victory over the Chargers, he committed an interception and recorded only 168 passing yards.\n\nDespite the recent setbacks, the Seahawks are set to turn to backup quarterback Drew Lock in their subsequent games. Lock delivered a commendable performance during the team's season opener and Week 2 triumph over the Cardinals, excelling in protecting the football. Following an initial statement that the team wasn't contemplating a quarterback change during a radio interview, Macdonald reiterated his stance in a subsequent press conference, emphasizing the team's unwavering trust in Darnold's abilities.\n\nMacdonald acknowledged that the team has faced more turnovers than desired and expressed his belief that there are actions the team could take to improve Darnold's performance on the field. With Darnold completing 60.4 percent of his passes for 1,033 yards, throwing seven touchdowns, and leading the league with seven interceptions in his five starts, the Seahawks have ample time to regroup before their Week 7 matchup against the Chiefs.",
  "summary": "It's been a rough stretch for Sam Darnold since he returned from a hip injury suffered in the season opener.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/broncos-beat-superbowl-champions-seahawks-in-overtime",
        "published": "2026-10-16T10:02:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Mike Macdonald names Seahawks’ biggest concern after loss to Broncos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/mike-macdonald-names-seahawks-biggest-concern-after-loss-to-broncos",
        "published": "2026-10-16T11:23:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Seahawks' Mike Macdonald Sends Clear Message on Sam Darnold After Broncos Loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/seahawks-mike-macdonald-sends-clear-message-on-sam-darnold-after",
        "published": "2026-10-16T18:15:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}