{
  "id": 9837743,
  "title": "Seahawks announce Sam Darnold news for Commanders game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/seahawks-announce-sam-darnold-news-for-commanders-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T21:21:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/seahawks-announce-sam-darnold-news-212120740.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Seattle Seahawks have announced that their starting quarterback Sam Darnold is cleared to return for their Week 3 game against the Washington Commanders. Darnold missed the past two games due to a hip injury sustained in Week 1. Despite his absence, backup quarterback Drew Lock performed well in Darnold's stead, completing 19-of-26 passes for 235 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions in the Seahawks' 31-7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Seattle's head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Darnold's status during a news conference, stating that he now has no injury designation and will play in the upcoming matchup.",
  "summary": "Seattle Seahawks and Sam Darnold have come to a decision on his next appearance.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sam Darnold cleared to return for Week 3 game",
    "Drew Lock performed well in Darnold's absence",
    "Coach Mike MacDonald confirmed Darnold's status"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Commanders vs. Seahawks injury report: Washington expected to rule several key players out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/commanders-vs-seahawks-injury-report-washington-expected-to-rule",
        "published": "2026-09-25T18:00:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}