On Friday, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald shared an update on his star quarterback. While the team remains optimistic on Darnold’s status against the 49ers, Macdonald acknowledged that there is no guarantee the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback will play.

It felt like the sky was falling for Seattle Seahawks fans on Thursday, at least for a short time, after it was reported that quarterback Sam Darnold was dealing with a new oblique injury and was questionable for the team's Divisional Round game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.

The Pro Bowl quarterback’s oblique injury is Seattle’s key issue for the NFC divisional playoff game at Lumen Field. There are others.

Macdonald declined to say whether Darnold threw passes during Friday's practice session ahead of their playoff game.

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