Seahawks’ Sam Darnold hopes to return from glute injury and play against the Commanders
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is cautiously optimistic about returning from a glute injury in time for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. Darnold practiced for the first time since his injury on the first series of the Seahawks’ season-opening win over New England and reported feeling good. Coach Mike Macdonald indicated that a decision on whether Darnold or backup Drew Lock starts the game could be made by Friday.
Darnold has been focusing on gradually increasing his practice reps and playing without worrying about his hip. He was rushed to a hospital after the opener due to lingering pain from the injury, which was later determined to be a glute issue and not a hip injury. Darnold praised backup Drew Lock for his performance in the opener, noting that Lock has thrown four touchdown passes, all to receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
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