Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exits season opener with hip injury

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.

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