Seahawks rule out Sam Darnold for remainder of game against Patriots
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks QB Sam Darnold exits early against Patriots with hip injury
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold ruled out with hip injury
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks rule out QB Sam Darnold's return tonight
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks QB Sam Darnold QUESTIONABLE to return vs Patriots (Hip)
"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
"Darnold went down face first to the ground while being sacked by a former Seahawk, defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones.
"Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury and will not return to the season opener
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 1:58 AMSeahawks QB Sam Darnold exits early against Patriots with hip injury
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
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 1:55 AMSam Darnold ruled out with hip injury
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury and will not return to the season opener
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 1:44 AMSeahawks rule out QB Sam Darnold's return tonight
The Seahawks quarterback injured his right hip on the first drive.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 1:30 AMSeahawks QB Sam Darnold QUESTIONABLE to return vs Patriots (Hip)
Darnold went down face first to the ground while being sacked by a former Seahawk, defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones.
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