Seahawks Could Get QB Sam Darnold Back by Week 3: Report

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold may return to action by Week 3, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport. Darnold played only one offensive play before suffering an injury in Seattle's season-opening victory against New England Patriots. He was ruled out for the rest of the game and underwent tests, initially suspected to be a hip injury, but later revealed to be a "very unique" and "short-term" soft-tissue injury in his glute with no affect on his hip joint.

Darnold could potentially be back as early as Week 3, which is 17 days after the Seahawks' Week 1 game. According to Rapoport, Darnold is likely to miss one or two games, which is considered a positive outcome. Unlike Tua Tagovailoa, who suffered a season-ending injury at Alabama, Darnold's condition is not as severe. However, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media believes the team is anticipating a four-week return to play.

The Seahawks would ideally like to have their starting quarterback back sooner, but may be without him for crucial games against the Arizona Cardinals, Commanders, and Los Angeles Chargers.