Seattle Seahawks consider Russell Wilson following Sam Darnold injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 7:25 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

The Seattle Seahawks are weighing options at quarterback after Sam Darnold sustained a hip injury during the Week 1 game against the New England Patriots. While backup Drew Lock successfully guided the team to a 13-10 win on Wednesday, the front office is exploring alternatives to reinforce the roster. Retired quarterback Russell Wilson has emerged as a potential candidate for a return to the franchise. Wilson spent ten seasons with the Seahawks and previously led the team to a Super Bowl victory. Seattle currently holds $16.6 million in salary cap space, providing flexibility to acquire a veteran signal-caller if needed. The team faces a competitive schedule within the NFC West and remains in win-now mode while managing existing injuries to key personnel, including Zach Charbonnet.
- •Sam Darnold sustained a hip injury during the Week 1 game against the New England Patriots.
- •Drew Lock led the Seahawks to a 13-10 win in place of the injured starter.
- •Russell Wilson is a potential option to join the roster after previously playing for Seattle.
- •The Seahawks have $16.6 million in available salary cap space.
- •The team is awaiting the return of running back Zach Charbonnet from a knee injury.
- 7:25 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Have 1 Intriguing QB Option to Replace Sam Darnold
"The Seattle Seahawks need to consider options at quarterback amid Sam Darnold's hip injury in Week 1, and there's one option who is quite familiar. The post Seahawks Have 1 Intriguing QB Option to Replace Sam Darnold appeared first on HEAVY.
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