Seahawks say Sam Darnold unlikely to play in Week 2 after hip injury

Seattle's starting quarterback Sam Darnold is projected to be unavailable for the team's Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals after sustaining a hip injury on the opening drive of the 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots. MRI scans showed no fracture, and medical staff indicated the issue is likely a muscle strain rather than a long-term problem. > NFL insider Tom Pelissero confirmed the injury is a muscle strain and described it as an "unusual" type of strain. The Seahawks have not considered placing Darnold on injured reserve, which would have kept him out until at least Week 7. In his absence, Drew Lock is set to start at quarterback, with Jalen Milroe serving as the backup. The team hopes Darnold could return by early October, when Seattle hosts the Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers.