Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold sustained a glute injury during the team’s Week 1 matchup against the New England Patriots, forcing the organization to assess his availability moving forward. ESPN’s Ian Rapoport confirmed the nature of the injury early Sunday, noting that surgery will not be necessary for the star quarterback.
According to Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Darnold faces a more prolonged recovery than initially suggested, potentially sidelining him for four to six weeks. This timeline presents a more pessimistic outlook compared to Rapoport’s earlier assessment, which left open the possibility of Darnold’s return by Week 3. The Seahawks have indicated they plan to exercise caution with their starting signal-caller’s rehabilitation.
Backup quarterback Drew Lock will assume starting duties in Darnold’s absence, a development the team views with confidence as they prepare for upcoming matchups. The Seahawks will face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2 without their primary starter, followed by a challenging stretch that includes games against the Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, and Kansas City Chiefs.
Seattle will travel to Glendale for a divisional showdown against Arizona next Sunday, looking to extend their winning record without Darnold under center.
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