Darnold injury mars Seahawks’ rematch win

By the Editorial Team · Friday, September 11, 2026

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left the season opener against the New England Patriots with a hip injury after being sacked early in the game. Although there are no broken bones, his injury raises concerns about his availability as Seattle looks to defend their Super Bowl title.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exited the team’s NFL season opener against the New England Patriots on Wednesday night with a hip injury, raising concerns about his availability early in the year. The injury occurred during Seattle’s initial offensive series when Darnold was sacked by Patriots defensive end Dre’Mont Jones. The quarterback’s right leg absorbed the impact as Jones brought him to the ground.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that Darnold did not suffer any broken bones but indicated that further evaluations are necessary to determine the full extent of the injury. The timing of the injury is notable, as Seattle enters the season as reigning Super Bowl champions, seeking to defend their title.

Despite the setback, the Seahawks managed to secure a 13-10 victory in the closely contested rematch of last season’s championship game. The narrow win highlighted the team’s resilience in the absence of their starting quarterback for part of the contest.

Further updates on Darnold’s condition are expected following additional medical testing, as the Seahawks prepare for the challenges ahead in the 2024 NFL season.

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