Sam Darnold ruled out for Seahawks in Week 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:46 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has been ruled out for Week 2 due to a glute injury sustained in Week 1. Head coach Mike Macdonald indicated that Darnold is not expected to require placement on Injured Reserve. In his absence, Drew Lock will serve as the starting quarterback against their upcoming opponent. The team will monitor Darnold's status during practice next week to assess his recovery.
- •Darnold suffers a glute injury in Week 1.
- •He will miss at least Week 2 without Injured Reserve.
- •Drew Lock will start at quarterback for Seattle.
- •Darnold's status will be evaluated next week.
- •Coach Mike Macdonald provides updates on the injury.
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold officially ruled out for Week 2
"Seahawks QB Sam Darnold to miss Week 2 but may avoid Injured Reserve
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