Seahawks rule Darnold out vs. Cardinals with glute injury — SkimNews
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- Seattle Seahawks ruled out quarterback Sam Darnold for Sunday's game versus the Arizona Cardinals due to a right glute injury suffered in Wednesday's 13-10 season-opening win over the New England Patriots.
- Darnold's injury occurred on the fifth play of the opener when his right knee hit the turf during a sack from behind; the team initially announced it as a hip injury and Darnold spent the night at Harborview Medical Center for testing.
- The Seahawks described the issue as a "very unique soft-tissue" injury and have no plans to place Darnold on injured reserve.
- Drew Lock, who relieved Darnold and finished the win over New England, is lined up for his first start since 2024.
- The defending Super Bowl champions' upcoming slate includes a Week 3 visit to the Washington Commanders, followed by home games against the Los Angeles Chargers (Week 4) and San Francisco 49ers (Week 5).
Why it matters: The defending Super Bowl champions lose their starting quarterback for a divisional opponent on short rest, elevating backup Drew Lock — who hasn't started since 2024 — into a five-week stretch that includes the 49ers and Chargers. The team's decision against injured reserve leaves the door open for a quick Darnold return, but Lock's performance against Arizona now carries direct playoff-seeding weight.
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