Sam Darnold suffers hip injury on Seahawks' opening drive. Fracture ruled out but more tests needed
Sam Darnold exits the season opener with a hip injury as the Seahawks rally past the Patriots.
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Sam Darnold sustained a hip injury during the opening drive of the NFL season opener, forcing an unexpected shift for the team as Drew Lock stepped in. Despite losing their starting quarterback early, the Seahawks managed to overcome the setback and secure a victory against the Patriots in the Super Bowl rematch at Lumen Field.
Coverage from outlets including the Associated Press, NBC Sports, and the Seattle Seahawks highlights the immediate medical update provided following the game. Medical evaluations ruled out a fracture in Darnold's hip, bringing initial relief to the franchise, though further tests remain necessary to fully determine his status.
Looking ahead, the team faces a swift turnaround with a matchup against the Cardinals scheduled in eleven days. Future updates will depend on the results of the upcoming medical tests for Darnold, while the immediate roster implications involve managing the quarterback situation moving forward.
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The reporting (10)
- Seahawks overcome Sam Darnold’s injury, rally to win Super Bowl rematch seattletimes.com · 3h ago
- Seahawks news: Drew Lock speaks up on unexpected night amid Sam Darnold injury Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- From Lumen Field: Sam Darnold injury update, why Seahawks rallied past Patriots in NFL opener Tacoma News Tribune · 3h ago
- Sam Darnold injured in NFL season opener, Seahawks play Cardinals in 11 days Arizona Sports · 3h ago
- Seahawks Get ‘Great News’ On Sam Darnold’s Hip Injury Seattle Seahawks · 3h ago
- Sam Darnold suffers hip injury on Seahawks' opening drive. Fracture ruled out but more tests needed apnews.com · 3h ago
- What felt like a lock in Seattle quickly turned into an opening-night disaster for Drake Maye, Patriots The Boston Globe · 4h ago
- Seahawks defense proved it has enough to survive Sam Darnold injury Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Champions Seahawks beat Patriots in season opener Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Mike Macdonald: Sam Darnold did not suffer hip fracture, more tests to come NBC Sports · 4h ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What injury did Sam Darnold sustain?
Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury on the Seahawks' opening drive.
Did Sam Darnold suffer a fracture?
No, a fracture has been ruled out, though more medical tests are scheduled.
Who did the Seahawks play in the season opener?
The Seahawks played the Patriots in a Super Bowl rematch.
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