Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold undergoes testing for hip injury

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold undergoes testing for hip injury
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left a game against the New England Patriots after suffering a hip injury. Darnold was injured following a sack, ending his appearance early after he recorded one completion for 13 yards. Medical staff evaluated him at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle to determine the extent of the damage. Initial reports following a CT scan provided positive news, with head coach Mike Macdonald confirming that doctors ruled out a fracture. Further medical assessment is scheduled for Thursday, when the team expects to receive the results of an MRI. This diagnostic imaging will provide the final determination on the severity of the injury and Darnold's potential availability moving forward.

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  • Sam Darnold exited the game against the New England Patriots due to a hip injury.
  • A CT scan ruled out a hip fracture for the Seahawks quarterback.
  • Darnold is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday to finalize his diagnosis.
  • Head coach Mike Macdonald expressed an optimistic initial prognosis following the preliminary medical tests.
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  • 11:26 AMYahoo SportsSam Darnold injury update: Latest news on hip issue
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Here's the latest injury update on Sam Darnold after the Seahawks QB suffered a hip issue against the Patriots.

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