Seahawks' Sam Darnold faces 4-6 weeks out with glute injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to a glute injury sustained in their opener against the New England Patriots. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk indicated that while Darnold will avoid surgery, the team will proceed cautiously. Backup quarterback Drew Lock will likely take over, starting with their next game against the Arizona Cardinals. Darnold's injury has implications for the Seahawks as they face a challenging schedule ahead, including the Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers in subsequent weeks.
- •Darnold injured his glute in Week 1 against the Patriots.
- •Report suggests Darnold will not require surgery.
- •Backup Drew Lock expected to start in Darnold's absence.
- •Seahawks face the Cardinals next Sunday at 1:25 p.m. PDT.
- •Difficult upcoming schedule includes the Chargers and 49ers.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio has more discouraging Sam Darnold injury timetable
"The mystery of Darnold’s glute injury continues.
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