Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold avoids hip fracture after undergoing medical scans
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that quarterback Sam Darnold did not suffer a hip fracture following an injury sustained during Wednesday's game. Darnold left the field during the first quarter after taking a sack on the team's opening possession. He was initially evaluated in the medical tent before being transported to Harborview Medical Center for a CT scan. While initial imaging ruled out a fracture, the organization expects to conduct an MRI on Thursday to further clarify the extent of the injury. Macdonald noted that the team is still determining Darnold’s availability for the upcoming Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals.
- •Sam Darnold exited Wednesday's game in the first quarter after a sack.
- •Medical scans ruled out a hip fracture for the Seahawks quarterback.
- •Darnold is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday to confirm his status.
- •Mike Macdonald has not yet determined if Darnold will play in the Week 2 matchup against Arizona.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold injury update: Seahawks get ‘good news’ on his hip
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald gives injury update for Sam Darnold
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Giants QB Takes Over for Seahawks After Sam Darnold Injury
- 4:04 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald: Sam Darnold did not suffer hip fracture, more tests to come
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold injury update offers hope Seahawks QB avoided serious injury
"Ex-Giants QB takes over for defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks following shocking injury to Sam Darnold. The post Ex-Giants QB Takes Over for Seahawks After Sam Darnold Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Seahawks received some positive news on quarterback Sam Darnold, but the extent of his hip injury is still unclear.
"The early tests give hope that Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has avoided a serious injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:17 AMSam Darnold injury update: Seahawks get ‘good news’ on his hip
Darnold exited the game in the first quarter and did not return.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:12 AMSeahawks HC Mike Macdonald gives injury update for Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold exited Week 1 with a hip injury suffered on the opening drive.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:11 AMEx-Giants QB Takes Over for Seahawks After Sam Darnold Injury
Ex-Giants QB takes over for defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks following shocking injury to Sam Darnold. The post Ex-Giants QB Takes Over for Seahawks After Sam Darnold Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:04 AMMike Macdonald: Sam Darnold did not suffer hip fracture, more tests to come
The Seahawks received some positive news on quarterback Sam Darnold, but the extent of his hip injury is still unclear.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:02 AMSam Darnold injury update offers hope Seahawks QB avoided serious injury
The early tests give hope that Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has avoided a serious injury.
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