Seahawks rule out Sam Darnold for remainder of game against Patriots

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Seahawks rule out Sam Darnold for remainder of game against Patriots
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold will not return to the field during the game against the New England Patriots after suffering a right hip injury. The injury occurred on the fifth play of the season during the opening drive following a sack by Patriots outside linebacker Dre'Mont Jones. Darnold completed one of two pass attempts for 13 yards before exiting the contest and heading to the X-ray room for examination. Drew Lock replaced Darnold at quarterback for the Seahawks. Through the first half, the Patriots maintain a 7-0 lead over the Seahawks. Seattle enters halftime with 120 total yards of offense while looking to recover from the loss of their starting signal-caller.

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  • Sam Darnold sustained a right hip injury during the opening drive.
  • The Seahawks ruled Darnold out for the rest of the game.
  • Patriots linebacker Dre'Mont Jones recorded the sack that led to the injury.
  • The Patriots lead 7-0 at halftime.
  • Drew Lock finished the first half with 51 passing yards on 6-of-8 completions.
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  • 1:58 AMYahoo SportsSeahawks QB Sam Darnold exits early against Patriots with hip injury
  • 1:55 AMYahoo SportsSam Darnold ruled out with hip injury
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  • 1:30 AMYahoo SportsSeahawks QB Sam Darnold QUESTIONABLE to return vs Patriots (Hip)
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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is out for the rest of the game after suffering a hip injury on the first drive of the rematch vs Pats

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Darnold went down face first to the ground while being sacked by a former Seahawk, defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones.

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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury and will not return to the season opener

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