GREEN BAY, Wis.— It's been known that the Seahawks would likely not play most of their starters in their preseason finale game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, and that starters would get most of their work against the Packers in their one joint practice. But on Thursday, coach Mike Macdonald confirmed, "Our starters probably won't be out there, matter of fact, they won't be."
As for the quarterback room, the only quarterback that will be seeing any action on Saturday will be rookie Jalen Milroe.
"Jalen's going to start the game at quarterback. He's going to play the whole game," Macdonald said. "It's going to be awesome."
So far through the preseason Milroe has played a little over a total of three full quarters, two against the Las Vegas Raiders and one full quarter and then one drive in the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs.
"I think it's just a great opportunity for him to get great experience," Macdonald said on Milroe playing a full game. "All rookies they need reps. They need experience and Jalen was right there. I know he's really excited for the opportunity and he's going to do a great job. So go out and operate the offense and go play ball the way you know how."
Through the first two preseason games, Milroe has rushed for 56 yards, thrown for 9 of 15 for 107 yards and has taken just one sack.
"I think for him, he's so gifted," quarterback Sam Darnold said. "Passing, going on the run, running, making guys miss down the field but for him, what's impressed me the most is just sitting in the pocket and some of the throws that's he's able to make. I feel like the practice that we had a couple days ago, he had a really beautiful seam ball to Elijah [Arroyo], down the seam for a touchdown and he continues to make those throws every single day. And then the work that he's putting in off the field to be able to learn the system a little bit more, he's clearly putting in the work and you're starting to see it pay dividends on the field."
The Seahawks traveled to Green Bay, Wisconsin for a joint practice ahead of their preseason finale against the Packers and participated in one the most storied training camp traditions in the NFL, a bike ride with young fans on the way to practice.
Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Keydrain Calligan (17) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks punter Michael Dickson (4) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks kicker Jason Myers (5) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks fullback Brady Russell (38), tight end Eric Saubert (81) and linebacker Patrick O'Connell (52) ride a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock (2) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo (19) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori (3) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks guard Grey Zabel (76) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks tackle Charles Cross (67) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV (13) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen (27) rides a bike on their way to practice on August 21, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
