The Seattle Seahawks got quite a scare when quarterback Sam Darnold went down with an injury on the first drive of the 2026 season. It was initially called a "hip" injury, but the

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is dealing with a "very unique soft-tissue injury" to his glute and his hip joint is unaffected, the team announced Monday.

Darnold, injured (glute) on the first drive of the NFL season, was ruled out for the Seahawks’ Week 2 game against the Cardinals. Nevertheless, head coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday the team does not intend to play Darnold on injured reserve.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is ruled out of the team’s season opener against the New England Patriots after just five snaps.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is dealing with what the team described as a "very unique soft-tissue" injury that is not expected to sideline him long term.

Here's what happened to Darnold in the first quarter and why he didn't play most of Wednesday's game.

The Seattle Seahawks passer is out with an injury he suffered in Week 1 vs. the New England Patriots. How long is he out?