Seahawks say Sam Darnold's glute injury is soft-tissue and short-term

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold received treatment on Monday after the Seahawks returned from a four-day break following their 13-10 win over New England. The team announced that extensive testing identified a soft-tissue injury in his glute, while confirming that his hip joint is unaffected. The injury has been classified as short-term, but no specific return date has been set.

The Seahawks have not placed Darnold on injured reserve, indicating they anticipate his availability within the next few weeks. Consequently, backup quarterback Drew Lock will start the upcoming game against Arizona, with rookie Jalen Milroe remaining on the roster as the only other quarterback.

Coach Mike Macdonald did not speak to the media, and the team did not file an injury report. Defensive lineman Byron Murphy II said the preparation for the Cardinals will not change, adding, "> It’s the same. Drew is preparing just like Sam. We’re going to go into this week with the same mindset, and that’s to win."

Darnold was injured on the fifth play of the Patriots game after a sack by former Seahawk Dre’Mont Jones. Lock entered the game and completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions.

Seattle’s schedule after the Arizona matchup includes a road game at Washington on Sept. 27, a home game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Oct. 4 and a home contest versus the San Francisco 49ers on Oct. 11, which the team expects Darnold to be ready for.