Seahawks surprisingly forgotten rookie could be primed for a big return

Seattle Seahawks v Green Bay Packers - NFL Preseason 2025 | Patrick McDermott/GettyImagesIs it possible for a rookie quarterback who many fans and analysts alike said would be starting by midseason to become an afterthought by Week 3? That is essentially the position Seattle Seahawks’ rookie Jalen Milroe finds himself in as Mike Macdonald gets his crew ready to host the New Orleans Saints this Sunday.

And that is the best of all possible worlds for both the player and the team.

Enthusiasm for Milroe in the off-season stemmed from two sources. First, there were his extraordinary athletic gifts. Milroe is a sensational runner and has a very strong arm. The other reason so many believed he would…