Injured in the Super Bowl? Sam Darnold sends a message

With four days to go before Super Bowl LX, Sam Darnold ‘s health continues to attract attention, but without causing concern among those most involved.

The Seattle Seahawks quarterback, who is suffering from a left oblique muscle injury, reassured the media on Wednesday, saying that his condition was improving as the biggest game of the season approaches.

“It's going really well. The time off has definitely helped a little bit. I'm taking it one step at a time, doing my rehab and everything I need to do to make sure I'm good to go in practice and in Sunday's game,” said Darnold, visibly confident.

A confidence shared by the Seahawks' coaching staff

Head coach Mike Macdonald agrees. Without downplaying the injury, he believes his quarterback is making steady progress. According to him, Darnold is “in good shape” and his progress is considered positive on a daily basis.

Darnold's participation in the Super Bowl was never really in question. Despite physical discomfort, he played in all of the Seahawks' playoff games, delivering a particularly impressive performance in the NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams on January 25. That night, he threw three touchdown passes, directly contributing to Seattle's qualification for the Super Bowl.

Careful management of practice

While his presence in Sunday's game against the New England Patriots seems assured, questions remain about his practice workload. Since injuring himself on January 15, Darnold has been listed as a limited participant in daily injury reports.

Macdonald acknowledged that after the victory over the Rams, his quarterback had “barely practiced” during the following week, a decision made as a precautionary measure to preserve his physical condition.

The Seahawks arrived in the San Francisco Bay Area on Sunday evening. After a practice session on Monday, the team had Tuesday off, following a routine similar to the one observed throughout the season. Practices will gradually resume atSan Jose State University leading up to the game.

“It's gradually increasing every day. He's doing more on some days. But he's in good shape. I know he's really confident,” Macdonald explained, while remaining cautious about the exact number of throws Darnold will be able to make in practice.

A measured approach to preparation ahead of the big game

As Super Bowl LX approaches, the Seahawks are clearly taking a balanced approach, prioritizing the long-term health of their quarterback while maintaining an adequate level of preparation. For Darnold, the goal is simple: to be in the best possible condition for kickoff, without rushing the healing process.

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