**Darnold Shows Improvement Amidst Interceptions**

During the latest practice session for the Seahawks, quarterback Sam Darnold demonstrated noteworthy improvement, despite another day with interceptions. Earlier in the week, Darnold struggled, throwing two interceptions within three plays during a red-zone drill. On Wednesday, however, his performance indicated progress, though he still had two interceptions—both of which were deflected.

One interception occurred on a deep pass intended for Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who was double-covered and involved multiple penalties. Safety D'Anthony Bell, a visible presence since joining as a free agent, snagged the ball after it was tipped. Another interception saw safety Ty Okada grabbing the ball off a tip from Bell, again targeting Valdes-Scantling.

Aside from these turnovers, Darnold's passing game appeared more refined. He connected with tight end AJ Barner twice consecutively to conclude a two-minute drill, scoring a touchdown on the latter completion. Additionally, Darnold threw touchdown passes to Cooper Kupp during a seven-on-seven session and to Jake Bobo on a slant route.

Darnold addressed the media post-practice for the first time this offseason, expressing his determination to avoid interceptions. He noted the importance of making the right play consistently but acknowledged the experimental nature of practice sessions this time of year. "Got to learn from some mistakes there and maybe just check it down," Darnold stated, emphasizing the value of testing boundaries in practice to gauge receiver capabilities.

Offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak praised Darnold's contributions, both in studying the game and mentoring younger players. “He's been doing a great job with us here,” Kubiak said, highlighting Darnold’s efforts in teaching the system to new team members.

Meanwhile, rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe impressed his coaches with his work ethic, working exclusively with the third-team offense. Notably, Milroe executed a well-placed pass over the middle to John Rhys Plumlee for a significant gain. Kubiak lauded Milroe’s dedication, citing his early morning practices and noticeable growth from rookie minicamp.

On the offensive line, competition remains fierce, particularly for the right guard position. The practice featured different combinations, with the first unit including Charles Cross, Grey Zabel, Jalen Sundell, Christian Haynes, and Abe Lucas. The second unit comprised Michael Jerrell, Sataoa Laumea, Olu Oluwatimi, Anthony Bradford, and Josh Jones, with rotations at center and right guard, giving ample time for evaluation.

Kubiak described the line as a "young group," appreciating the opportunity to mentor and develop the players. He commended Grey Zabel's performance and suggested that the high competition level boosts team spirit daily as players strive to secure their positions.