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Jimmy Garoppolo emerges as potential replacement for injured Sam Darnold in Seattle

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:14 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Jimmy Garoppolo emerges as potential replacement for injured Sam Darnold in Seattle

Summary

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold sustained a hip injury during the team's Week 1 matchup. Following the injury, veteran free agent Jimmy Garoppolo has been mentioned as a possible depth option for the Seahawks. While Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Darnold did not suffer a fracture, speculation regarding the quarterback room has persisted. Garoppolo remains an unsigned free agent after concluding the 2025 season with the Los Angeles Rams. His familiarity with the Seahawks' offensive coordinator Brian Fleury from their time with the San Francisco 49ers adds context to the potential interest. The Los Angeles Rams currently rely on Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett IV, and Ty Simpson for their quarterback rotation.

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Status Watch

•Sam Darnold avoided a fracture following a hip injury in Week 1.
•Jimmy Garoppolo is a free agent who previously played for the Los Angeles Rams.
•Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Fleury worked with Garoppolo during his time with the San Francisco 49ers.
•The Los Angeles Rams currently hold Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett IV, and Ty Simpson on their quarterback depth chart.

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10:14 AMYahoo Sports — Former Rams Quarterback Floated as Seahawks Option Amid Sam Darnold Injury

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The Los Angeles Rams could see Jimmy Garoppolo pop up on the Seattle Seahawks radar following Sam Darnold’s injury. The post Former Rams Quarterback Floated as Seahawks Option Amid Sam Darnold Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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