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Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold ruled out against Patriots with hip injury

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Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold ruled out against Patriots with hip injury
Summary

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left the game against the New England Patriots early due to a hip injury. He was initially evaluated by medical staff as questionable before the team officially ruled him out for the remainder of the contest. Entering the halftime break, head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Drew Lock would remain in the game to manage the offense. Macdonald stated the team maintains confidence in the backup quarterback to execute the game plan for the second half. The team continues to trail the Patriots as the game remains in progress. The Seahawks are adjusting their approach as they attempt to overcome the loss of their starting signal-caller.

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Status Watch
  • •Sam Darnold exited the game early with a hip injury.
  • •The team officially ruled Sam Darnold out after an initial questionable status.
  • •Drew Lock took over quarterback duties for the Seahawks.
  • •Mike Macdonald expressed confidence in the team's ability to execute despite the personnel change.
  • •The Seahawks match against the Patriots is currently in progress.
Latest Updates
  • 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — The latest on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s hip injury, and what’s next
  • 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks news: Sam Darnold dealing with 'unusual' hip strain
  • 5:10 PMMyNorthwest.com — The latest on Seahawks QB Sam Darnold’s hip injury - Seattle Sports
  • 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Considering Sam Darnold Roster Move Amid Injury Concerns
  • 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Macdonald, Seahawks ‘not worrying’ about Sam Darnold’s hip injury. But...
  • 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Issues Strong Words Amid Sam Darnold Injury
  • 4:06 AMNBCSports.com — Mike Macdonald: Sam Darnold did not suffer hip fracture, more tests to come - NBC Sports
What they're saying
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The Seattle Seahawks received encouraging news on Sam Darnold’s hip injury Thursday, but there is still plenty of uncertainty surrounding their starting quarterback. Darnold is dealing with what The Ringer and Netflix’s Tom Pelissero described as an “unusual” muscle strain in his hip area after leaving Seattle’s 13-10 season-opening win over the […] The post Seahawks news: Sam Darnold dealing with 'unusual' hip strain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Seattle Seahawks took a major hit early in the game against the New England Patriots. Starting quarterback Sam Darnold left the game due to a hip injury; he was initially ruled questionable, but the team later ruled him out. Heading into halftime, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald shared a quick message on how the […] The post Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald Issues Strong Words Amid Sam Darnold Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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The Seattle Seahawks may be forced into making a touch move involving Sam Darnold after he suffered a hip injury in their Week 1 win. The post Seahawks Considering Sam Darnold Roster Move Amid Injury Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.

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