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Seahawks Rule Sam Darnold Out With Glute Injury, Drew Lock to Start Against Arizona
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Darnold was taken to Harborview Medical Center for testing during the season opener and remained there overnight because of the severity of his discomfort after the injury.
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CT and MRI scans found no injury to Darnold’s hip bone, helping support the team’s assessment that the glute injury is short-term despite the lack of a firm return date.
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Seattle’s decision not to place Darnold on injured reserve indicates the team is avoiding the designation’s minimum four-week absence requirement, while reports had speculated he could miss as many as six weeks.
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Defensive tackle Byron Murphy said the Seahawks are preparing with Lock as they did with Darnold: “Drew is preparing just like Sam. We’re going into this week with the same mindset, and that’s to win.”
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Seattle’s upcoming schedule after Arizona includes Washington, the Los Angeles Chargers and the San Francisco 49ers, creating a potentially difficult stretch if Darnold’s recovery extends beyond Week 2.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals due to a right glute injury suffered during the season opener. The team will not place him on injured reserve, signaling they expect his return sooner than the four-week minimum that designation requires, though NT News reports no firm timeline has been provided.
Drew Lock will start the game after completing 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown in Seattle's 13-10 Week 1 victory over New England. The defending Super Bowl champions are confident Lock can keep them competitive during Darnold's recovery, with Arizona Sports noting the team has made no moves to sign another quarterback.
Darnold's Injury Was Serious Enough for Hospital Tests
Darnold was taken to Harborview Medical Center for testing during the season opener and spent the night there because of the severity of his discomfort. Heavy reports that CT and MRI scans found no injury to his hip bone, supporting the team's assessment that the glute injury is short-term.
Lock Steps In as Lock Prepares Like He's the Starter
Drew Lock has already proven he can perform when called upon. In his Week 1 appearance, the backup threw for 187 yards and a touchdown while going 16 for 22 against New England. Arizona Sports reports that defensive tackle Byron Murphy said the Seahawks are preparing with Lock just as they did with Darnold: 'Drew is preparing just like Sam. We're going into this week with the same mindset, and that's to win.'
A Tough Schedule Ahead If Darnold Misses More Time
Seattle's path forward gets harder after Arizona. The Seahawks face Washington, the Los Angeles Chargers, and the San Francisco 49ers over the next three weeks. If Darnold's recovery stretches beyond Week 2, Lock will need to navigate this difficult stretch to keep the defending champions afloat during the critical early stretch of the season.
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