Quarterback Sam Darnold will not play in Week 9 of the NFL season, according to a report from USA TODAY Sports. The announcement was made by Brian Polking on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Darnold's absence leaves his team without its starting signal-caller for the upcoming matchup. The specific reason for his unavailability was not detailed in the initial report.
Week 9 marks the midpoint of the NFL regular season, making the loss of a starting quarterback particularly significant for playoff positioning.
