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- Coach Mike Macdonald announced Sam Darnold will sit out the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys on August 15, 2026.
- Drew Lock will start at quarterback and rotate with rookie Jalen Milroe to work with different offensive units and give coaches a broader evaluation.
- Many established starters will play only warmups before sitting out, while rookie running back Jadarian Price will miss the game because of lower-body soreness.
