Seahawks Rookie Bud Clark Suffers Broken Ankle in 19-16 Preseason Loss

Q: Did Jalen Milroe's disastrous second-half collapse just permanently hand Drew Lock the keys to Seattle's offense?

No. Milroe’s ugly second half strengthened Drew Lock’s case for QB2, but it did not permanently settle Seattle’s quarterback future. The evidence from Sunday is clear: Lock was the better quarterback. He went 12 of 14 for 103 yards and a touchdown, led three scoring drives, and did it largely against Tennessee’s starting defense. Milroe, by contrast, went 6 of 11 for 52 yards, took two sacks, threw two interceptions, and led an offense that produced no second-half points. His late read over the middle and his end-zone interception were exactly the kind of “negative plays” coaches and analysts have warned he must eliminate. That said, “handing Lock the keys” only applies to the backup role right now, not the offense long term. Sam Darnold remains Seattle’s starter on a Super Bowl contender. The real battle is QB2 versus developmental QB3, and in that race Lock is the safe, experienced option. He has 28 NFL starts and gives Seattle a more stable emergency plan if Darnold misses time. Milroe’s night also has to be judged in context. He is still a developmental player with upside, and Seattle drafted him for traits that take time to refine: athleticism, arm talent, and playmaking. One bad preseason half does not erase that investment, but it does underline that he is not ready to leapfrog Lock today. So the practical answer is that Lock likely tightened his grip on the No. 2 job, while Milroe probably delayed any realistic push for it. Permanent? No. Significant? Absolutely.

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 24

Bud Clark’s night ended after 1 play in Nashville, where the Seahawks rookie safety was carted off with an air cast and later confirmed to have a broken ankle.
The injury overshadowed Seattle’s 19-16 loss to Tennessee, a game that flipped sharply after halftime as the Seahawks were shut out in the second half.
Drew Lock had sparked a 14-0 start against Titans starters, throwing a 36-yard touchdown to Elijah Arroyo before Jacardia Wright broke loose for a 69-yard score.
Jalen Milroe could not sustain that momentum, finishing 6-of-11 for 52 yards with 2 interceptions and 2 sacks as Tennessee took control.
For Seattle, the result reinforced preseason concerns about depth and quarterback consistency, but Clark’s injury became the game’s most significant takeaway.