Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold expected to return to practice within weeks
Quarterback Sam Darnold, who left Seattle's opening game with a glute tendon injury, is projected to resume practice soon and could be available for the team's Week 4 matchup.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exited the season-opening game against New England after five snaps due to a hip injury that was later identified as a glute tendon strain. The team obtained multiple medical opinions on the condition.
Initial estimates suggested a 4-6 week recovery period, but NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport said the player is "recovering faster than anyone had anticipated" and may take part in some form of practice later this week. He is not expected to start in the Week 3 game against Washington, but could be back on the roster for the Week 4 contest versus the Los Angeles Chargers.
Seattle is approaching a key Week 5 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, a divisional opponent that defeated the Seahawks in Seattle last season. The Seahawks have also extended their winning streak to 11 games, matching the longest run in franchise history.