Sam Darnold expected to return to Seahawks practice next week

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is recovering from a glute issue sustained in Week 1. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Darnold's recovery is ahead of schedule, with an optimistic outlook for his return. Darnold may start practicing next week, with Week 4 identified as a possible return timeframe. There is a slight chance he could play as early as Week 3, though that remains uncertain.

• 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold injury update gives optimistic return timeline amid faster than expected recovery