Seahawks rule out QB Sam Darnold for Sunday against Cardinals
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The Seahawks have announced that quarterback Sam Darnold will not play in their upcoming game against the Cardinals due to a glute injury sustained in last Wednesday's season opener. Darnold left the game early with what was initially described as a hip injury, later confirmed to be a tendon issue. Head coach Mike Macdonald indicated that there are no plans to place Darnold on injured reserve. Drew Lock is expected to start in Darnold's absence as the Seahawks prepare for their second game of the season.
- •Sam Darnold is ruled out for Week 2 versus the Cardinals.
- •Darnold suffered a glute injury in last Wednesday's win.
- •Drew Lock will start at quarterback on Sunday.
- •Seahawks do not plan to place Darnold on injured reserve.
- •Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed no additional quarterbacks will be added.
- 8:35 PMESPN — Seahawks rule QB Darnold (glute) out vs. Cardinals on Sunday
- 8:06 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks coach confirms quarterback Sam Darnold’s status for Week 2 matchup with Cardinals
- 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks make final Sam Darnold decision ahead of Cardinals game
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks rule Sam Darnold out for Week 2
"The Seahawks ruled out QB Sam Darnold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to the glute injury he suffered in Wednesday's season-opening win.
"Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald delivered an update on quarterback Sam Darnold ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
"The Seattle Seahawks have made their final call about whether Sam Darnold will hit the field for the team in Week 2.
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External links- ESPNSep 16, 2026, 8:35 PMSeahawks rule QB Darnold (glute) out vs. Cardinals on Sunday
The Seahawks ruled out QB Sam Darnold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to the glute injury he suffered in Wednesday's season-opening win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 8:06 PMSeahawks coach confirms quarterback Sam Darnold’s status for Week 2 matchup with Cardinals
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald delivered an update on quarterback Sam Darnold ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:46 PMSeahawks make final Sam Darnold decision ahead of Cardinals game
The Seattle Seahawks have made their final call about whether Sam Darnold will hit the field for the team in Week 2.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 7:30 PMSeahawks rule Sam Darnold out for Week 2
The team does not plan to put Darnold on injured reserve.
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