Seahawks Sam Darnold IR & Recovery Timeline Workbench

Quarterback Status Controls Coach: Mike Macdonald

Projected Absence Duration 3 Weeks

1 Wk (Min) 3 Wks (Current Est.) 4 Wks (IR Min) 6 Wks (Extended)

Backup QB Preparedness Rating 82%

50% (Emergency) 82% (System Baseline) 95% (Peak Sync)

IR Roster Placement

NFL IR requires missing a mandatory 4-game minimum

Upcoming Schedule & Availability Model

Weeks 1–3: Active 53-Man Hold Week 4+: Mandatory IR Threshold

Roster & Offensive Efficiency Delta Simulation Engine

Offensive Efficiency Impact -12.4% Expected points per drive regression

Projected Backup Starts 3 Consecutive under-center assignments

Recovery Projection 3-Week Recovery Window Timeline before full clearance

53-Man Roster Spot Preserved (Active 53) No replacement transaction allowed

Historical Non-IR Multi-Week Precedents

Source Note: Grounded on Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) report via ESPN's Brady Henderson. Seattle Seahawks ruled out Sam Darnold vs. Arizona Cardinals while HC Mike Macdonald confirmed no IR designation. Derived projections simulate game delta and roster capacity.