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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold leaves game against New England Patriots

10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:12 AM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold leaves game against New England Patriots
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks Get Best Possible News After Sam Darnold’s Early Injury Exit
  • 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Worry Meter Is High’ – Ex-NFL Doctor Sounds Alarm Over Sam Darnold’s Potentially Devastating Injury in Seahawks-Patriots
  • 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — SAM DARNOLD’S INJURY JUST CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR SEATTLE
  • 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Hold Your Breath’ ‘Season Is Cooked’ — Fantasy Managers In Panic As Sam Darnold Injury Steals Spotlight In Seahawks Win
  • 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
What they're saying
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The Seattle Seahawks’ celebration of raising their Super Bowl banner and officially beginning a new season was short-lived on Wednesday. The team was dealt an early setback when an injury forced quarterback Sam Darnold to leave Seattle’s season opener. Meanwhile, Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald provided encouraging news regarding the team’s star quarterback after the […] The post Seahawks Get Best Possible News After Sam Darnold’s Early Injury Exit appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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Sam Darnold Injury Raises Major Concern for Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks’ title defense got off to a frightening start Wednesday night when quarterback Sam Darnold went down with a hip injury during the opening drive against the New England Patriots. Darnold was sacked by former Seahawks defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones while trying to escape the…

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An entire offseason of optimism can disappear on one play. Sam Darnold gave the Seattle Seahawks that scare just five snaps into the 2026 season, leaving anyone who invested in this offense bracing for bad news.

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