Seahawks quarterback San Darnold avoids fracture after hip injury in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:14 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback San Darnold exited Wednesday night's game against the New England Patriots after the opening possession due to a hip injury. Medical testing, including X-rays and a CAT scan, ruled out a fracture, though his status for the Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals remains uncertain. Backup quarterback Drew Lock replaced Darnold in the season opener, leading the Seahawks to a 13-10 victory after overcoming a 10-point deficit. Lock finished the game 16-of-22 passing for 187 yards and one touchdown. The team has entered a period of rest for the remainder of the week. Official updates on the availability of Darnold for the upcoming game at State Farm Stadium are expected to be released via the Seahawks' injury report.
- •San Darnold left Wednesday's game against the New England Patriots with a hip injury.
- •Medical scans confirmed no fractures for the Seahawks quarterback.
- •Drew Lock completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown in relief.
- •The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 on Wednesday.
- •The Seahawks play the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 at State Farm Stadium.
- 12:14 PMYahoo Sports — San Darnold injury: Seahawks QB avoids serious injury
"Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury on Wednesday. He avoided the worst-case scenario, but might miss Week 2 vs. Cardinals.
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