Sam Darnold exits Seahawks game with leg injury against Patriots
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 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.
- 1:00 AMCBS NFL — Sam Darnold (hip) exits Seahawks-Patriots season opener, questionable to return; Drew Lock in for Seattle
- 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold out injured, Drew Lock is in at QB for Seahawks early in opener
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold limps off the field after first drive and heads to locker room, replaced by Drew Lock
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold limps off field with hip injury after first drive and heads to locker room, replaced by Drew Lock
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold heads to locker room with hip injury
"Darnold left after getting sacked by former Seahawks Dre’Mont Jones to end Seattle’s first offensive possession of the season.
"Sam Darnold was sacked and suffered a leg injury early in Wednesday's game.
"Sam Darnold was sacked and suffered a leg injury early in Wednesday's game.
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External links- 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
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:58 AMSam Darnold out injured, Drew Lock is in at QB for Seahawks early in opener
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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