Seahawks say Sam Darnold's soft-tissue injury lacks a set recovery timeline
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a strained glute tendon in Week 1, and the team described the injury as unique with no firm timetable for his return.
Seattle Seahawks officials said quarterback Sam Darnold sustained a "very unique, soft-tissue injury" that they are classifying as short-term, but added there is "no firm timeline" for his recovery. The injury, identified as a strained glute tendon, was reported after Darnold’s Week 1 mishap. The team previously estimated a four-to-six-week absence.
Under NFL injury-report rules, the Seahawks are not required to disclose details beyond whether Darnold participated in practice and his status for upcoming games. The organization noted that limited practice participation could keep opponents uncertain about whether Darnold or backup Drew Lock will start on Sunday.