Seahawks say Darnold to return to practice within weeks

Seahawks say Darnold to return to practice within weeks

The Seattle Seahawks announced that quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to return to practice within weeks and could be available for the team's Week 4 matchup. Darnold left Seattle's season-opening win over the New England Patriots after sustaining a hip injury on the first drive, and coach Mike Macdonald later confirmed doctors had ruled out a fracture while additional scans were ordered. Backup quarterback Drew Lock finished the game and led a comeback.

Subsequent medical evaluations identified the problem as a soft-tissue glute tendon strain, which the team described as short-term but without a firm timetable. The Seahawks said Darnold would miss the Week 2 contest against the Arizona Cardinals, kept his roster spot open, and considered adding another quarterback for depth.

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September 20, 2026
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold expected to return to practice within weeks
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold expected to return to practice within weeks

NBC Sports • 20 Sep 13:24

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.

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September 18, 2026
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Seahawks face multiple injuries ahead of Cardinals matchup
Seahawks face multiple injuries ahead of Cardinals matchup

seattletimes.com • 18 Sep 22:18

Seattle will be without quarterback Sam Darnold and safety Ty Okada on Sunday, while safety Nick Emmanwori and guard Anthony Bradford remain questionable as the team prepares for the game in Arizona.

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September 16, 2026
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Seahawks announce Sam Darnold will miss Week 2, keep roster spot open
Seahawks announce Sam Darnold will miss Week 2, keep roster spot open

NBC Sports • 16 Sep 19:32

Quarterback Sam Darnold is ruled out for the Seahawks' Week 2 game against the Cardinals, and the team does not intend to place him on injured reserve or add another quarterback.

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September 15, 2026
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold faces 3-6 week absence after glute injury
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold faces 3-6 week absence after glute injury

Bleacher Report • 15 Sep 20:14

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a soft-tissue glute injury in the season-opening win and could miss three to six weeks, while backup Drew Lock is expected to continue starting.

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Seahawks consider adding a third quarterback as Sam Darnold recovers from injury
Seahawks consider adding a third quarterback as Sam Darnold recovers from injury

Field Gulls • 15 Sep 16:41

With Sam Darnold sidelined by a glute injury, Seattle may look to sign a veteran or undrafted quarterback to provide depth behind Drew Lock and Jalen Milroe.

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Seahawks say Sam Darnold's soft-tissue injury lacks a set recovery timeline
Seahawks say Sam Darnold's soft-tissue injury lacks a set recovery timeline

NBC Sports • 15 Sep 00:40

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.

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September 14, 2026
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Seahawks say Sam Darnold's glute injury is soft-tissue and short-term
Seahawks say Sam Darnold's glute injury is soft-tissue and short-term

The Seattle Times • 14 Sep 23:32

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a soft-tissue glute injury that doctors say will not keep him out for long, and the team expects him to return before the October 11 game against San Francisco.

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September 13, 2026
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Seahawks seek multiple medical opinions on Sam Darnold's glute injury
Seahawks seek multiple medical opinions on Sam Darnold's glute injury

NBC Sports • 13 Sep 17:44

Seattle is obtaining four medical assessments of quarterback Sam Darnold's tendon injury, ruling him out of the Week 2 game and leaving his return timeline uncertain.

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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold to miss at least one more game as hip injury is evaluated
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold to miss at least one more game as hip injury is evaluated

FOX Sports • 13 Sep 16:53

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold is undergoing additional medical evaluations for a glute tendon injury and will miss the upcoming game, with his return date still uncertain.

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September 12, 2026
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Seahawks consider adding veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after Sam Darnold injury
Seahawks consider adding veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after Sam Darnold injury

Niner Noise • 12 Sep 13:00

Seattle may look to sign former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo as a backup if Sam Darnold's hip injury sidelines him for an extended period.

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September 11, 2026
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Seahawks optimistic about Sam Darnold's hip injury and confident in Drew Lock
Seahawks optimistic about Sam Darnold's hip injury and confident in Drew Lock

KOMO • 11 Sep 13:14

The Seattle Seahawks said quarterback Sam Darnold avoided a fracture and expect an update on his condition Monday, while expressing confidence in backup Drew Lock ahead of the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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

Field Gulls • 11 Sep 05:53

Quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury in Seattle's win over New England and is expected to miss at least the upcoming game, with a short-term recovery timeline.

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September 10, 2026
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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold to undergo further tests after hip injury, Drew Lock to start
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold to undergo further tests after hip injury, Drew Lock to start

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 22:10

Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury in Seattle's Week 1 win over New England; a season-ending fracture has been ruled out and backup quarterback Drew Lock will continue as starter while Darnold is evaluated.

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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold sidelined with hip strain, timeline uncertain
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold sidelined with hip strain, timeline uncertain

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 17:01

Seattle's Sam Darnold will miss an undetermined amount of time after being diagnosed with a hip muscle strain, coach Mike Macdonald said.

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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold undergoing MRI after injury in season opener
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold undergoing MRI after injury in season opener

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 16:26

Seattle's Sam Darnold suffered a suspected major injury in the opening game and is undergoing an MRI, with the team expecting him to miss time.

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Backup Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock throws TD on unpracticed play
Backup Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock throws TD on unpracticed play

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 10:25

Seattle's backup quarterback Drew Lock threw a touchdown pass to Jaxon Smith-Njigba on a play he had never run in practice, helping the Seahawks take the lead against New England.

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Seahawks say Sam Darnold's hip injury is not a fracture, MRI pending
Seahawks say Sam Darnold's hip injury is not a fracture, MRI pending

Fox News • 10 Sep 09:33

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold left the season opener with a hip injury, but doctors have ruled out a fracture. He will undergo an MRI on Thursday, while backup Drew Lock led a comeback win over New England.

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Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 as Darnold exits with hip injury
Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 as Darnold exits with hip injury

The New York Times • 10 Sep 04:58

Seattle won 13-10 after quarterback Sam Darnold left the opener with a hip injury; backup Drew Lock led a comeback and the defense forced three fourth-quarter interceptions.

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Seahawks Coach Confirms Sam Darnold's Hip Tests Show No Fracture
Seahawks Coach Confirms Sam Darnold's Hip Tests Show No Fracture

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 04:56

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said medical examinations have ruled out a hip fracture for quarterback Sam Darnold after his injury in the season opener.

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Seahawks sideline Sam Darnold after first-quarter hip injury, Drew Lock steps in
Seahawks sideline Sam Darnold after first-quarter hip injury, Drew Lock steps in

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 04:19

Quarterback Sam Darnold left the Seahawks’ season-opening win over New England with a hip injury and will not return, while backup Drew Lock finished the game.

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Seahawks coach says Sam Darnold's hip fracture has been ruled out, further testing pending
Seahawks coach says Sam Darnold's hip fracture has been ruled out, further testing pending

nbcsports.com • 10 Sep 04:06

Seattle head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that doctors have excluded a hip fracture for quarterback Sam Darnold, but additional scans are scheduled to determine the full extent of the injury.

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Seahawks edge Patriots 13-10 in season opener as Sam Darnold exits with hip injury
Seahawks edge Patriots 13-10 in season opener as Sam Darnold exits with hip injury

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 03:38

Seattle defeated New England 13-10 in Week 1, but quarterback Sam Darnold left the game early with a hip injury, and the Patriots' quarterback Drake Maye threw three interceptions.

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Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 as backup quarterback Drew Lock steps in
Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 as backup quarterback Drew Lock steps in

seattletimes.com • 10 Sep 03:36

Seattle won its season opener against New England 13-10 after starter Sam Darnold left with a hip injury, prompting backup Drew Lock to lead the offense.

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Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 despite losing Sam Darnold
Seahawks defeat Patriots 13-10 despite losing Sam Darnold

Field Gulls • 10 Sep 03:35

Seattle rallied in the fourth quarter to beat New England 13-10, but quarterback Sam Darnold left the game with a hip injury that will keep him out for an unspecified period.

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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exits season opener with hip injury
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exits season opener with hip injury

NBC News • 10 Sep 01:44

Seattle's starting quarterback Sam Darnold left the opening game after a hip injury on his first drive and will miss the remainder of the contest.

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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold listed as questionable for season opener against Patriots
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold listed as questionable for season opener against Patriots

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 01:43

Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury early in the Seahawks' opening drive and was ruled out for the remainder of the first half, leaving his status for the Week 1 game against New England uncertain.

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Sam Darnold exits Seahawks-Patriots opener with hip injury, Drew Lock steps in
Sam Darnold exits Seahawks-Patriots opener with hip injury, Drew Lock steps in

CBS Sports • 10 Sep 01:09

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold left the season-opening game against New England after a sack injured his hip, prompting rookie Drew Lock to take over, while the Patriots recorded their first touchdown of the year.

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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exits game after five snaps with hip injury
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exits game after five snaps with hip injury

Fox News • 10 Sep 00:57

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold was taken to the medical tent after a sack by New England's Dre'Mont Jones and is listed as questionable for his return, with Drew Lock assuming quarterback duties.

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Sam Darnold leaves game with hip injury, Drew Lock steps in
Sam Darnold leaves game with hip injury, Drew Lock steps in

NBC Sports • 10 Sep 00:43

Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold exited early in the season opener after a sack, and backup Drew Lock took over for the remainder of the first quarter.

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