Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold leaves game against New England Patriots
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Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exited the team's Week 1 home opener against the New England Patriots after suffering an apparent lower-body injury. The injury occurred during the Seahawks' first drive of the game when Darnold was sacked on a third-down play. Following the hit, he was observed limping off the field and was subsequently taken to the locker room after a brief evaluation in the medical tent. Backup quarterback Drew Lock replaced Darnold in the lineup to continue the drive. The severity of the injury remains unknown as the match is currently in progress. The team has not provided a definitive update on whether Darnold will be able to return to the field tonight.
- •Sam Darnold exited the game during the first quarter against the New England Patriots.
- •The injury occurred after Darnold was taken to the ground on a third-down sack.
- •Drew Lock entered the game to replace Darnold at quarterback.
- •Darnold was spotted limping toward the locker room following a medical evaluation.
- •The Seahawks were forced to punt following the play on which the injury occurred.
- 1:02 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold injury video shows moment Seahawks’ season may be altered
- 12:52 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold exits season opener
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold injury update: Seahawks QB exits early in Patriots game
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold injury update: Seahawks QB injures hip, leaves game vs. Patriots
- 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold injury: Seahawks QB to locker room after sack
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold injury watch: Seahawks QB limps off in first quarter vs. Patriots
"Seattle Seahawks fans are holding their collective breath after star quarterback Sam Darnold limped to the locker room.
"Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is on injury watch after limping off following the Seahawks' first drive of Week 1.
"Seahawks QB Sam Darnold limped to the locker room after one drive against the Patriots
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 1:02 AMSam Darnold injury video shows moment Seahawks’ season may be altered
Seattle Seahawks fans are holding their collective breath after star quarterback Sam Darnold limped to the locker room.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:52 AMSam Darnold exits season opener
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold limps off in season opener with a hip injury
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:42 AMSam Darnold injury update: Seahawks QB exits early in Patriots game
Sam Darnold left Wednesday night's Pats game with an injury.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:41 AMSam Darnold injury update: Seahawks QB injures hip, leaves game vs. Patriots
Latest updates after Sam Darnold exited the Seahawks Week 1 game vs. Patriots.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:41 AMSam Darnold injury: Seahawks QB to locker room after sack
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold limped to the locker room after one drive against the Patriots
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 12:33 AMSam Darnold injury watch: Seahawks QB limps off in first quarter vs. Patriots
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is on injury watch after limping off following the Seahawks' first drive of Week 1.
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