Sam Darnold exits Seahawks game with leg injury against Patriots
21 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left Wednesday's game against the New England Patriots after the opening offensive series. Darnold sustained a leg injury during a third-down sack on the team's first drive of the season. Following the play, he was seen limping toward the sideline and subsequently headed to the locker room for further evaluation. Drew Lock replaced Darnold under center as the Seahawks transitioned to their second possession. The injury occurred shortly after the team celebrated its previous Super Bowl championship. There was no immediate update on the severity of the injury or Darnold's availability to return to the ongoing game.
- •Sam Darnold left the game following a third-down sack.
- •The injury occurred during the opening drive of the season.
- •Drew Lock entered the game at quarterback for the Seahawks.
- •Darnold went to the locker room for medical evaluation.
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"The Seattle Seahawks are preparing Drew Lock to make his first start of the season Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, and the quarterback replacing Sam Darnold is getting some of help from the injured starter.Lock told reporters Thursday that Darnold has remained heavily involved in Seattle’s preparation despite being ruled out with a glute injury.Via […] The post Seahawks’ New Starting QB ‘Leaning on’ Sam Darnold ‘Pretty Heavy’ Before Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 3:34 PMIs Sam Darnold playing today? The latest on the Seattle Seahawks QB
The Cardinals and Seahawks play on Sunday in Week 2. Will Seattle have starting QB Sam Darnold?
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 3:00 AMSeahawks’ New Starting QB ‘Leaning on’ Sam Darnold ‘Pretty Heavy’ Before Cardinals Game
The Seattle Seahawks are preparing Drew Lock to make his first start of the season Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, and the quarterback replacing Sam Darnold is getting some of help from the injured starter.Lock told reporters Thursday that Darnold has remained heavily involved in Seattle’s preparation despite being ruled out with a glute injury.Via […] The post Seahawks’ New Starting QB ‘Leaning on’ Sam Darnold ‘Pretty Heavy’ Before Cardinals Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 9:32 PMLatest on Sam Darnold’s injury: Positive. Seahawks have a new QBs practice plan
Darnold isn’t in bed recovering from his groin injury. He’s throwing, “killin’ it on his rehab” with Drew Lock starting Sunday at Arizona.
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The Seahawks were dealt some concerning news on Sam Darnold's potential return. The post Seahawks Get Troubling Sam Darnold Timeline After New Injury Diagnosis appeared first on HEAVY.
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- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:47 AMSeahawks Get Concerning Sam Darnold Injury News Amid Patriots Game
After one series, there’s concern about Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold. After a 3rd-and-6 play, Dre’Mont Jones sacked Darnold for a five-yard loss, but after the play, he limped off the field. When the Seahawks were on defense, Darnold went into the blue tent to examine him. In the very next series, backup Drew Lock […] The post Seahawks Get Concerning Sam Darnold Injury News Amid Patriots Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 3:40 AMSeahawks news: Who is Seattle's emergency quarterback after Sam Darnold injury?
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- NBC NewsSep 10, 2026, 1:44 AMSeahawks quarterback Sam Darnold leaves game with a hip injury in NFL opener - NBC News
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- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 1:43 AMSam Darnold injury update: Seahawks quarterback will have ‘off-site’ hip testing
It’s Drew Lock time in Seattle, maybe for the foreseeable future.
- CBS NFLSep 10, 2026, 1:00 AMSam Darnold (hip) exits Seahawks-Patriots season opener, questionable to return; Drew Lock in for Seattle
Darnold went back to the locker room
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Darnold left after getting sacked by former Seahawks Dre’Mont Jones to end Seattle’s first offensive possession of the season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:42 AMSam Darnold limps off the field after first drive and heads to locker room, replaced by Drew Lock
Sam Darnold was sacked and suffered a leg injury early in Wednesday's game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:42 AMSam Darnold limps off field with hip injury after first drive and heads to locker room, replaced by Drew Lock
Sam Darnold was sacked and suffered a leg injury early in Wednesday's game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:42 AMSam Darnold heads to locker room with hip injury
Drew Lock has come in to replace Darnold midway through the first quarter.
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