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Seahawks rule out Sam Darnold for remainder of game against Patriots

16 sources • 3 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 1:14 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Seahawks rule out Sam Darnold for remainder of game against Patriots
Summary

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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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 1:14 PMKOMO News — Good news on Darnold, Seahawks comfortable moving forward - KOMO
  • 5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ positive news on Sam Darnold injury. But they aren’t in the clear yet
  • 5:16 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald provides Sam Darnold injury update that Seattle Seahawks fans will love
  • 5:13 AMESPN — Seahawks QB Darnold set for MRI but 'great news' so far on hip injury
  • 5:01 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks news: Seattle believes Sam Darnold avoided major hip injury
  • 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Macdonald Delivers Crucial Sam Darnold Injury Update After Seahawks QB Ruled Out vs. Patriots
  • 4:48 AMESPN — Seahawks' D sparks opening win over Pats after Darnold injury
  • 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold set for MRI
What they're saying
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The vibes were great in Seattle to start Wednesday night as the Seahawks raised their Super Bowl banner, but things quickly turned sour during the season opener when Sam Darnold went down with a hip injury on the first drive of the game and did not return. Of course, the concern immediately went to the long-term health of Darnold as Seattle’s Super […] The post Seahawks news: Seattle believes Sam Darnold avoided major hip injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NFL fans have reacted to Sam Darnold being forced out of the Seattle Seahawks’ season opener with a hip injury, with some already fearing the worst for the defending Super Bowl champions. Darnold lasted just five plays against the New England Patriots before leaving after being sacked by Patriots defensive end Dre’Mont Jones.

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Sam Darnold exited the Seattle Seahawks’ season opener against the New England Patriots with a serious hip injury. When Darnold left the game, many Seahawks fans were concerned that the star had broken his hip, given the impact he suffered following a sack from Dre’Mont Jones.

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