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QBSEA40 insightsLatest Sep 23, 2026
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NegativeDepth ChartSep 23, 2026Hogs Haven
Milroe is currently safe as Seattle's backup QB behind Drew Lock while Darnold is sidelined, but his long-term outlook is limited. He was a third-round pick competing with Lock for the backup role, struggled in preseason, and barely made the 53-man roster. Once Darnold returns within the next week, Milroe's chances of starting with Seattle are very slim given Darnold's Super Bowl-winning performance. However, his contract through 2028 could make him valuable trade bait for teams seeking an understudy QB.
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NegativeDepth ChartSep 23, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
The source reports that Milroe came to the Seahawks as a third-round pick last year and competed with Drew Lock for the backup quarterback role; he struggled in early preseason but played well enough in the final preseason game against Kansas City to earn a spot on the 53-man roster; he is under contract through 2028 and could be valuable trade bait if Darnold returns and Milroe's path to the starting lineup becomes blocked.
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NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026Field Gulls
Jalen Milroe will serve as backup quarterback for Week 2 and will receive first-team reps during game week preparation, an unusual allocation for a backup during game week. This marks the first time Milroe is playing the QB2 role in his NFL career and represents elevated practice involvement despite being the third-string quarterback entering the week. Coach Mike Macdonald noted this is "not the NFL norm during game week, the backup getting 1s reps," but Milroe had received zero first-team reps prior to this week.
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NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks
Milroe, a third-round pick in 2025 out of Alabama, will receive increased reps as the backup quarterback with Darnold sidelined. As a rookie, he has played only three snaps across the first five games, all runs totaling four yards, with one resulting in a lost fumble against Tampa Bay. During preseason, he completed 27 of 45 passes for 311 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions while running 13 times for 72 yards. Coach Macdonald praised his work ethic and improvement, and receiver Cooper Kupp noted his progress in slowing down the game and making throws during training camp.
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PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026Field Gulls
Milroe is given a full-game opportunity against the Chiefs in the final preseason game, including reps against the Chiefs' A-team defense. Quarterback coach Jake Peetz emphasizes this is a perfect chance for Milroe to prove himself. During the game, Milroe shows emotion and responds well to coaching, throwing a huge pass to Emanuel Henderson Jr. followed by a touchdown throw to Nick Vannett, demonstrating his ability to lead the offense.
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PositiveProjectionAug 29, 2026The Seattle Times Seahawks
Milroe showed marked improvement in the Chiefs preseason game, completing 16 of 26 passes for 223 yards, one touchdown, no interceptions, and just one sack after a poor performance against Green Bay (three fumbles, 20-7 loss). Coach Mike Macdonald said Milroe "took a step in this game and should be excited about his growth." Overall preseason line: 27 of 45 for 311 yards, one TD, two interceptions, six sacks, 69.8 passer rating, and 72 rushing yards on 13 carries. The source notes "any thought of the team moving on from Milroe is out the window" given investment and limited evaluation time, though he is expected to serve as the emergency third QB rather than a meaningful role player.
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PositiveBreakoutAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Milroe threw for over 200 yards and 1 TD in the preseason finale, demonstrating improved decision-making and accuracy with explosive passes of 40, 30, and 24 yards. He also scored a rushing TD on a read option (called back on a holding penalty) and threw a TD pass to Nick Vannett. Jason Myers notes he is a work in progress but deserves to remain on the roster. Former Chiefs QB and current NFL Jason Myers Trent Green, watching the broadcast, came away impressed with Milroe's progression.
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