BREAKING NEWS: Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe to Leave Seahawks After HC Mike Macdonald Backs Sam Darnold as Starter
In a surprising development, quarterbacks Drew Lock and rookie Jalen Milroe have officially announced their intention to leave the Seattle Seahawks. This comes in direct response to head coach Mike Macdonaldβs recent statement confirming Sam Darnold as the teamβs starting quarterback heading into the 2025 NFL season.
Lock, a veteran who re-signed with Seattle last season, had been seen as a strong contender for the starting job following the departure of Geno Smith. Meanwhile, Milroe, a highly anticipated dual-threat rookie out of Alabama, was drafted with hopes of being the franchiseβs long-term future under center.
However, in a press conference earlier this week, Macdonald firmly backed Darnold as the Seahawksβ starter, stating:
The announcement reportedly sparked immediate tension within the QB room. Both Lock and Milroe expressed frustration behind the scenes before going public today. In a joint statement, they said:
> βWe respect the Seahawks organization and are grateful for our time here, but we believe in our ability to lead and compete at the highest level. After careful consideration, weβve decided to pursue opportunities elsewhere.β
Sources close to the team say Lock is seeking a fresh start where he can compete for a clear starting job, while Milroe, though a rookie, believes his development would be better served in a more open quarterback battle environment.
This turn of events leaves the Seahawks with a depleted quarterback room behind Darnold, who now faces immense pressure to deliver as the definitive QB1. Seattle may now be forced to explore trade or free-agent options to rebuild depth at the position ahead of training camp.