Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold's recovery from a left oblique injury has been a slow process, with limited practices since the injury on January 15th. Despite this, he was not ruled out for a hypothetical game over the weekend and is expected to start in the upcoming Super Bowl. The team's first official practice of the week saw several players with limited participation, including left tackle Charles Cross (foot), safety Nick Emmanwori (ankle), offensive tackle Josh Jones (ankle/knee), linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (rest), fullback Robbie Ouzts (neck), wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (rest), and defensive end Leonard Williams (rest). In contrast, wide receiver Jake Bobo (hand), linebacker Ernest Jones (chest), safety Julian Love (shoulder), fullback Brady Russell (hand), tight end Eric Saubert (hamstring), and linebacker Drake Thomas (shoulder) were full participants. This update provides a snapshot of the team's health and readiness for the Super Bowl, highlighting the challenges of managing injuries in high-stakes games.
