The Seattle Seahawks have received the NFL's ruling on fines stemming from two controversial hits on quarterback Sam Darnold during the team's game against the Denver Broncos on October 15, 2026, at Empower Field at Mile High.
Head coach Mike MacDonald was on the sideline as the Seahawks faced the Broncos in the Week 6 matchup. The league reviewed two specific plays involving hits on Darnold that drew scrutiny for potential rule violations.
Details of the fine amounts and which Seahawks players were penalized were not immediately disclosed in the initial verdict announcement. The NFL typically issues such rulings on Saturdays following a week of review.
The hits in question occurred during Seattle's road game in Denver, where the Seahawks' defense made contact with Darnold in ways that prompted league officials to examine whether unnecessary roughness or roughing-the-passer penalties should have been called on the field.
Darnold, who has played for multiple franchises since entering the league, was the target of the hits that triggered the league's disciplinary process. The quarterback's health and availability for subsequent games were not reported as affected by the incidents.
The Seahawks organization has not yet issued a public statement regarding the fine verdict. Teams generally have the option to appeal league-imposed fines through the established NFL appeals process.
