Darnold Out, Lock In for Seahawks | Seattle Seahawks News

0:00On September 10th, our ice of the Seattle Seahawks are already facing some tough breaks early in their 2026 season. Quarterback Sam Donald went down with a hip injury during the very first drive of their opening game. He left the field and was initially listed as questionable, but it looks like he's out for the rest of the game. Drew Locke stepped in to take over quarterback duties. While Locke had a decent preseason, facing a solid New England Patriots defense is a different story. The team's offensive strategy, especially relying on their quarterbacks mobility, could be significantly impacted if Donald's hip issue is serious. This injury comes at a bad time, especially with star defensive back, Nick Mnworry, already sideline due to ankle surgery. Losing their starting quarterback, even temporarily, puts a lot of pressure on Locke and the rest of the team as they try to defend their Super Bowl. Title Jalen Milro is now the back of quarterback, moving up to QB2. While he was inactive for this game, teams can activate players as needed.

1:01Locke is seen as the more experienced option over Milro, who hasn't had many impactful moments in the league yet. Donald was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game just before half time. The long-term outlook for his hip injury is still unclear, and how quickly he can recover will be crucial for the Seahawks success this season. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Seattle Seahawks News today, AI-powered team coverage.