{
  "id": 9855007,
  "title": "QB Sam Darnold to return for the Seahawks against the Commanders following glute injury",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/qb-sam-darnold-to-return-for-the-seahawks-against-the-commanders",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T22:45:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/25/qb-sam-darnold-to-return-for-the-seahawks-against-the-commanders-following-glute-injury"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sam Darnold will return to play for the Seattle Seahawks against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. The quarterback was sidelined last week due to a glute injury he sustained during the season opener. Darnold, who led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory last year, was ruled out of action following an MRI after initially being suspected of a hip injury. Coach Mike Macdonald expressed confidence in Darnold's return, stating that he is \"ready to go and has done a great job.\" Darnold's backup, Drew Lock, started last Sunday's 31-7 win against Arizona. Love, the Seahawks' safety, will miss Sunday's game due to a tight calf that tightened up during practice. AJ Finley, a safety who was previously cut from the team, has been recalled to the 53-man active roster ahead of the game.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Sam Darnold returns for Seahawks vs Commanders",
    "Injured glute sustained during season opener",
    "Coach Macdonald confident in Darnold's return"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "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."
}