{
  "id": 6661676,
  "title": "Sam Darnold reportedly has ‘unusual’ muscle strain around hip, avoided feared fractured hip socket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/sam-darnold-reportedly-has-unusual-muscle-strain-around-hip-avoided",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T23:25:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/sam-darnold-reportedly-has-unusual-muscle-strain-around-hip-avoided-feared-fractured-hip-socket-232559548.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent reports have shed further light on Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold's hip injury, offering a more optimistic outlook for the team. According to NFL Analyst Tom Pelissero of Netflix, test results indicate that Darnold has experienced an \"unusual muscle strain\" in his hip region, rather than the more severe possibility of a fractured hip socket that had initially raised concerns. The Seattle Seahawks relieved themselves of the latter fear after conducting tests, which confirmed that Darnold's injury was not as severe as initially feared. Following the news, Darnold has decided to seek additional expert opinions on his injury status. However, the decision to place him on injured reserve has not been made at this stage. It is important to note that Drew Lock, previously named as a probable starter for the upcoming Week 2 game against the Arizona Cardinals, will likely continue to play in that match. The Seahawks' quarterback situation remains somewhat uncertain, with Darnold's recovery status pending further medical assessments. This development will likely lead to an update on the story shortly.",
  "summary": "Darnold will seek further opinions on the injury, per the report, but injured reserve is not being considered at this point.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sam Darnold has unusual muscle strain, not fractured hip socket",
    "Tests confirm injury severity is lower than feared",
    "Drew Lock likely to start Week 2 game against Arizona Cardinals"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}