Darnold’s Hip Injury Update | Seattle Seahawks News

0:00On September 10th, so Sam Darnal, the Seahawks quarterback, took a hit and went out with a hip injury during their opening game. The initial worry was a fracture, which would have been a major blow, potentially sidelineing him for months, even up to a year. That's the kind of news that can really shake a team's foundation. But it sounds like things might not be as dire as they first appeared. He had a CT scan that showed some promising signs, though they're still waiting on the full picture. And MRI is scheduled for today, and that should give everyone a clearer idea of what's going on and how long he might be out. The good news, according to head coach Mike McDonald, is that they've confirmed there's no fracture. That's a huge relief. While any hip injury is serious, avoiding a break means the recovery timeline is likely much shorter than the worst-case scenario we were bracing for. Now the big question is his availability for their next game against the Arizona carnal's. His status is still up in the air. The results from that MRI and how he's able to practice next week will be key in determining

1:03if he can play. In the meantime, Drew Locke proved he can step up. He came in and led the team to a comeback victory, showing he's a capable backup. So even if Darnall misses some time, the Seahawks have a solid option ready to go. This has been Seattle Seahawks News Today, powered by AI.