Important announcement regarding Sam Darnold

 With a hip injury, the veteran is not expected to be able to play in the game against the Arizona Cardinals, scheduled for Sunday, September 20.

The situation,
however,
is
far less concerning than initial images might have suggested. According to reports by ESPN's Adam Schefter, Darnold underwent an MRI on Thursday morning to assess the severity of his injury.

The quarterback was injured during the Seahawks' very first offensive possession on Wednesday night against the New England Patriots. On third down, he was tackled from behind by Dre'Mont Jones
and fell heavily on his right knee. Visibly in pain, Darnold left the field limping before heading to the locker room.

Seattle then handed the reins of the offense to Drew Lock. Despite his sudden entry into the game, Lock delivered a solid enough performance to help the Seahawks come away with a 13-10 victory. Lock completed 16 of 22 pass attempts, racking up 187 yards and a touchdown through the air.

Reassuring Test Results for Sam Darnold

Mike Macdonald also sought to reassure fans about his quarterback's condition. The Seahawks' head coach explained that the hip itself had not sustained any damage and that the issue appeared to be related to a muscle.

The exact length of Darnold's absence, however, remains unknown. Macdonald acknowledged that his player was in pain after the hit and that the night had been particularly difficult for him.

Seattle is therefore expected to rely on Lock for the next game, unless Darnold recovers sooner than expected. After the game against Arizona, the Seahawks will face the Washington Commanders in Week 3 of the season.

For Seattle, the main goal will be to avoid rushing the quarterback's return and to ensure that this muscle injury doesn't develop into a more serious issue.

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