Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold may miss far less time than initially feared. He suffered a glute-area injury near his hip in the season opener against the New England Patriots, and early reports had raised the possibility of a stint on injured reserve. However, team physicians delivered more positive evaluations than expected, and insider Jay Glazer told “FOX NFL Sunday” that medical staff are optimistic Darnold isn’t as badly hurt as first believed and could be back sooner rather than later.
There’s no exact timetable yet, but current indications suggest he could return within a game or two. In the meantime, Drew Lock will get the start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. Lock impressed when he came off the bench versus the Patriots, rallying Seattle from a 10-point second-half deficit, so the offense should remain in capable hands while Darnold heals.
Fan Take: This is big for Seahawks fans and the NFC West—having Darnold available sooner preserves continuity for an offense that already showed resilience. For the league, quicker recoveries from soft-tissue injuries help keep competitive balance intact and reduce the domino effect of roster shuffling.
Source: www.foxsports.com
