Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exits season opener with hip injury
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was ruled out of Wednesday night's season opener against the New England Patriots after sustaining a hip injury during the opening drive. The injury occurred when Dre’Mont Jones sacked Darnold on third down. After being examined in the blue medical tent, Darnold was ruled out for the remainder of the game and replaced by backup Drew Lock. While the team has not released a formal diagnosis beyond a hip injury, outside medical analysis suggests potential concerns including a posterior hip labral tear or a possible knee ligament sprain. The Seahawks now have a 10-day period to evaluate Darnold’s status before their next game against the Arizona Cardinals on September 20. Lock remains in control of the offense as the team continues its Super Bowl defense efforts.
- •Sam Darnold left the Wednesday night game after one possession due to a hip injury.
- •Drew Lock replaced Darnold as the Seahawks quarterback for the remainder of the game.
- •The Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in the previous Super Bowl.
- •Seattle does not play again until visiting the Arizona Cardinals on September 20.
- •Team officials have confirmed a hip injury but have not provided a specific diagnosis.
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Medical Expert Reveals Why Sam Darnold’s Hip Injury Is Not a Common NFL Scenario
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold Injury: Sports Doctor Gives Take on What Happened to Seahawks QB
"Sam Darnold‘s return to Lumen Field was supposed to be a coronation. Instead, the Seahawks quarterback limped off the field just minutes into Seattle’s rematch with the New England Patriots, the same team he beat in Super Bowl LX. Fans who watched him lift the Lombardi Trophy in February were left staring at Drew Lock […] The post Medical Expert Reveals Why Sam Darnold’s Hip Injury Is Not a Common NFL Scenario appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"Sam Darnold’s night ended after one Seahawks possession. Dr. Jesse Morse outlined several possible concerns involving the quarterback’s hip and knee. The post Sam Darnold Injury: Sports Doctor Gives Take on What Happened to Seahawks QB appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 5:44 PMMedical Expert Reveals Why Sam Darnold’s Hip Injury Is Not a Common NFL Scenario
Sam Darnold‘s return to Lumen Field was supposed to be a coronation. Instead, the Seahawks quarterback limped off the field just minutes into Seattle’s rematch with the New England Patriots, the same team he beat in Super Bowl LX. Fans who watched him lift the Lombardi Trophy in February were left staring at Drew Lock […] The post Medical Expert Reveals Why Sam Darnold’s Hip Injury Is Not a Common NFL Scenario appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:52 AMSam Darnold Injury: Sports Doctor Gives Take on What Happened to Seahawks QB
Sam Darnold’s night ended after one Seahawks possession. Dr. Jesse Morse outlined several possible concerns involving the quarterback’s hip and knee. The post Sam Darnold Injury: Sports Doctor Gives Take on What Happened to Seahawks QB appeared first on HEAVY.
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