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Darnold Injury Update: Seahawks QB Expected to Miss at Least One Game
Confirmed
In Short: Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss Week 2's game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a glute injury, potentially for 4-6 weeks.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss at least one game, with reports suggesting he may be out for 4-6 weeks due to a glute injury. The team is seeking additional medical opinions, and Darnold underwent an MRI that showed no major structural damage to his hip, a relief for the franchise.
Darnold's absence will be felt in Week 2, where the Seahawks face the Arizona Cardinals. The team's backup, Drew Lock, will start in his place, having thrown for 187 yards and a touchdown in relief during Week 1. Second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe is also an option for the team.
Lock's performance in Week 1 was promising, but the Seahawks will need to rely on him for extended periods as Darnold's return remains uncertain. The franchise will miss the playoffs for the 10th time since 2014, and management faces decisions on the team's future direction.
While the exact timeline for Darnold's return is not clear, the initial reports suggest he may be back for Week 3 against the Washington Commanders. The Seahawks will monitor his progress closely, with the hope of avoiding a lengthy absence.
What's confirmed
- Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss at least one game, with reports suggesting he may be out for 4-6 weeks due to a glute injury. The team is seeking additional medical opinions, and Darnold underwent an MRI that showed no major structural damage to his hip, a relief for the franchise.
- Darnold's absence will be felt in Week 2, where the Seahawks face the Arizona Cardinals. The team's backup, Drew Lock, will start in his place, having thrown for 187 yards and a touchdown in relief during Week 1. Second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe is also an option for the team.
- Lock's performance in Week 1 was promising, but the Seahawks will need to rely on him for extended periods as Darnold's return remains uncertain. The franchise will miss the playoffs for the 10th time since 2014, and management faces decisions on the team's future direction.
- While the exact timeline for Darnold's return is not clear, the initial reports suggest he may be back for Week 3 against the Washington Commanders. The Seahawks will monitor his progress closely, with the hope of avoiding a lengthy absence.
What's still developing
- Initially thought to be a hip injury, it has since been specifically described as a glute injury, with Seattle seeking up to four second opinions, according to Fox’s Jay Glazer.
- Lock is 10-18 in games he’s started across stints with the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Seahawks.
- The timetable for Darnold’s recovery isn’t exactly clear, with NBC’s Mike Florio reporting it to be in the 4-6 week range, but NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reporting that returning for Week 3 against the Washington Commanders is still potentially in play.
- 20, as it is expected Darnold will be listed as out once the first injury report of the week is released by Seattle.
- The franchise will miss the playoffs for the 10th time since that 2014 World Series title, and management has a decision to make on manager Matt Quatraro, as I've said in this space before.
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- Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said on his radio show that Darnold’s injury appears to be more of a muscle issue instead of the hip structure itself, which is a massive relief.
- While Lock started twice in Geno Smith’s absence in 2023, this was the first time in his Seahawks career he’d been tasked with extended reps due to starter injury.