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Seahawks fans upset with misleading injury report on Sam Darnold

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Seahawks fans upset with misleading injury report on Sam Darnold

Summary

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left the game against the New England Patriots early due to a hip injury. Reports suggest it may actually be a glute muscle injury, but a definitive recovery timeline remains unclear. Drew Lock is set to start against the Arizona Cardinals, and Darnold is considered day-to-day. Fans expressed frustration over a false injury update from Elon Musk's Grok feature on X, which incorrectly stated Darnold would be sidelined for four weeks. Some reports indicate Darnold could return by Week Three against the Washington Commanders.

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Status Watch

•Darnold left the game early with a reported hip injury.
•There is a possibility it is a glute muscle injury instead.
•Drew Lock will start against the Cardinals.
•Fans criticized misleading reports about Darnold's injury duration.
•Darnold may return for the Week Three game against the Commanders.

Latest Updates

10:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘That was crazy’ – Seahawks fans hit out at Elon Musk over Sam Darnold injury development

What they're saying

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Seattle Seahawks fans are eagerly awaiting a reliable update on the injury to their quarterback, Sam Darnold. The Seahawks’ QB left their game against the New England Patriots after the opening drive, with what appeared to be a hip injury.
— Yahoo Sports

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