{
  "id": 9658647,
  "title": "Seahawks’ Sam Darnold hopes to return from glute injury and play against the Commanders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/seahawks-sam-darnold-hopes-to-return-from-glute-injury-and-play",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T00:08:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/24/seahawks-sam-darnold-hopes-to-return-from-glute-injury-and-play-against-the-commanders"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Seahawks QB Sam Darnold hopes to return for Sunday's Commanders game.",
    "Darnold practiced for first time since glute injury.",
    "Decision on starter could be made by Friday."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Sam Darnold's potential return from injury could alter the quarterback dynamics, with Drew Lock having performed well in his place, throwing four touchdown passes in the opener.",
  "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."
}