Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffers hip injury in win against Patriots

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffers hip injury in win against Patriots
Summary

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exited the team's 13-10 win over the New England Patriots early due to a hip injury. The injury occurred after a sack by New England's Dre'Mont Jones on the fifth offensive snap of the game. Medical staff ruled Darnold out for the remainder of the contest after an examination in the locker room. Coach Mike Macdonald stated that initial tests ruled out a hip fracture, but further evaluations are pending to determine a recovery timeline. Drew Lock finished the game in Darnold's place, completing 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks return to action on September 20 against the Arizona Cardinals.

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  • •Sam Darnold sustained a hip injury during the first quarter against the Patriots.
  • •Medical staff confirmed the quarterback avoided a hip fracture.
  • •Drew Lock filled in for the remainder of the game, throwing for 187 yards.
  • •The team has not established a firm return date for Darnold.
  • •Seattle is scheduled to play the Arizona Cardinals on September 20.
Latest Updates
  • 8:14 PMBleacher Report — Sam Darnold Injury Timeline Updated in New Rumors amid 'Unique' Issue for Seahawks QB - Bleacher Report
  • 1:35 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold’s expected return date revealed in latest injury update
  • 11:32 PMThe Seattle Times — Seahawks give more details of Sam Darnold’s ‘very unique’ injury - seattletimes.com
  • 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — How long is Sam Darnold out? Return date, injury update for Seahawks QB
  • 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks injury update: ‘No consideration of IR at this point’ for Sam Darnold
  • 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Offer Loose Timeline On Sam Darnold Injury Update
  • 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks injury update: Sam Darnold likely out Week 2, but could be back fairly soon
  • 1:13 PMYahoo Sports — How long is Sam Darnold out? Injury update, return date for Seahawks QB
What they're saying
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Sam Darnold could potentially be out as many as six weeks due to the soft-tissue glute injury he suffered in the Seattle Seahawks' Week 1 win over the New England Patriots.

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Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury in the Seahawks' Week 1 win over the Patriots. Here's how long that injury will sideline the veteran QB.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold faces a key injury absence as his latest glute update provides a possible return timeline.

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