Seahawks Face Darnold Concerns After Costly Bears Loss and Injury News

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and backup quarterback Jalen Milroe were involved in the Seahawks’ quarterback arrangements before the game against the Chicago Bears.

Sportskeeda - NFL fans criticized Sam Darnold after his performance against the Bears; some called him the “Worst QB to ever win a Super Bowl” and said he “Needs to get benched.”

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Darnold completed 17 of 34 passes for 188 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the Seahawks’ loss to the Bears.

Heavy NFL - The Seahawks lost 34-17 to the Chicago Bears.

Heavy NFL - After the loss, Darnold said he had not gotten the football out quickly enough and accepted responsibility for some of Seattle’s offensive problems.

Heavy NFL - Darnold also pointed to problems with the Seahawks’ efficiency on first and [the article excerpt is cut off].

Heavy NFL - The Seahawks confirmed that Milroe would remain Darnold’s primary backup for the game against the Bears.

Heavy NFL - Darnold is scheduled to have a nearly $45 million salary-cap hit in 2027.

Heavy NFL - The article raised questions about Darnold’s long-term future in Seattle amid his struggles that season.

Sportskeeda - Sportskeeda reported that fans condemned Darnold’s performance, describing it as a “brutal performance” and a “disasterclass.”

WHERE:

Heavy NFL - The game was between the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears.

Heavy NFL - The article discussed Darnold’s future with the Seahawks in Seattle.

WHY:

Heavy NFL - Darnold attributed some of Seattle’s offensive problems to not releasing the ball quickly enough and cited first-down efficiency issues.

Heavy NFL - Darnold’s scheduled 2027 salary-cap hit and his struggles were cited as factors prompting questions about his future with Seattle.

The Seahawks lost to the Bears, 34 to 17, as Sam Darnold struggled. Darnold accepted responsibility for Seattle’s offensive problems after the defeat. Fans criticized his performance, raising fresh questions about his future with the Seahawks.