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Seahawks QB Darnold set for MRI after hip injury on first drive
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In Short: Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is set to undergo an MRI after suffering a hip injury on the team's first drive of the 2026 NFL season.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is set to undergo an MRI after suffering a hip injury on the team's first drive of the 2026 NFL season. Darnold, who was excellent in his debut season, was clearly hobbled and initially waved off medical staff before being taken to the locker room. According to reports, the injury is not a fracture, but further tests will be conducted to determine the extent of the damage.
Darnold's gait was noticeably affected, and the primary concern is whether the injury involves a fracture or a labrum issue. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald expressed 'great news' about Darnold's outlook after the game, stating that initial tests ruled out a fracture. Drew Lock entered the game for Seattle's second drive and was officially listed as Darnold's replacement just before halftime.
The injury occurred when Darnold was sacked by edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones, who pushed him to the ground. Darnold was seen limping off the field and was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. The Seahawks ruled Darnold out for the remainder of the game due to the hip injury, which was confirmed by ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Darnold, 29, was a key player in Klint Kubiak's offense, particularly excelling in under-center play-action passes. His performance in the regular season included throwing for 4,048 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. The team hopes for a quick recovery to maintain their offensive capabilities.
What's confirmed
- Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold went to the locker room after suffering a hip injury on a sack taken on Seattle's first drive of the season.
What's still developing
- Dre'Mont Jones gets home to end the drive 💪 NEvsSEA on NBC/Peacock Stream on @NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/OWqNvAEY81 Sam Darnold #seahawks They are calling it a hip injury.
- "It's good news right now (on Darnold), at this point, we were able to rule out a fracture,'' Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said in his postgame press conference. "He'll have some more tests done.
- Clearly not dislocated since he limped off, this can cause fracture or labrum injury, we’ll see what the final… pic.twitter.com/QO2azB6iH3 The knee hitting the ground so hard is the primary concern here.
- Drew Lock was spotted warming up on the sideline while Darnold was receiving medical attention.