{
  "id": 7943466,
  "title": "Seahawks Sam Darnold Injury Update: Sports Doc Predicts ‘Realistic’ Return Date",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/seahawks-sam-darnold-injury-update-sports-doc-predicts-realistic",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T03:37:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-sam-darnold-injury-sports-033741015.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A sports medicine doctor has predicted that Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold could return to action in Week 5 if he undergoes stem-cell or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy and completes a rigorous rehabilitation program. Darnold has suffered a right glute injury, not a labrum tear or fracture, according to sports doctor Jesse Morse. The injury is a partial tear of the gluteus medius tendon at its attachment on the femur. While Morse initially thought Darnold might miss Weeks 2 and 3, the latest update suggests a possible return by Week 5 if Darnold follows the prescribed treatment and rehab plan. The team will rely on a backup until Darnold is fully cleared.",
  "summary": "A sports doctor predicted a “realistic” return date for Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold as he works his way back from injury. The post Seahawks Sam Darnold Injury Update: Sports Doc Predicts ‘Realistic’ Return Date appeared first on HEAVY.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}