Seahawks 'Dodged a Bullet' With Sam Darnold Injury: Report
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left Wednesday night's matchup against the Patriots after suffering a hip injury.
In the Seattle Seahawks' Week 1 game against the New England Patriots, quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury during the team's opening drive. He was replaced by backup QB Drew Lock, who helped the Seahawks mount a 13-10 comeback victory. Following the game, head coach Mike MacDonald announced that initial tests for Darnold's injury were positive, ruling out a fracture.
However, further tests revealed that Darnold likely faces some time on the sidelines. An MRI was performed on Thursday morning, and the team is still reviewing the results to determine the extent of Darnold's absence. Sources close to the situation suggest the Seahawks fortunate escape from a potentially long-term injury. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that the Seahawks "dodged a bullet" in terms of avoiding a prolonged injury to their quarterback.
The Seahawks will now continue their 2026 season with a Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals the following Sunday.
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