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Seahawks Train Rookie Jalen Milroe Like Starters After Efficient Preseason Debut

He remains third on the depth chart with playing time against Kansas City still to be determined.

Overview

  • Head coach Mike Macdonald and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak have praised Milroe’s mental and mechanical strides, noting gains in cadence, footwork and decision-making
  • In his Aug. 7 debut he completed 6-of-10 passes for 61 yards, rushed for 38 yards on three carries and scored a touchdown in a 23-23 tie with the Raiders
  • Seattle is installing the same playbook for Milroe as for Sam Darnold and Drew Lock to build a traditional quarterback foundation despite his dual-threat background
  • Milroe is positioned as the third-team quarterback but may see situational snaps that leverage his rushing ability as he develops
  • Coaches have not yet finalized his role in Friday’s preseason game against the Chiefs and are still deciding how long the starters will play