Seahawks rule QB Sam Darnold (glute) out vs. Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks ruled out quarterback Sam Darnold for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals due to the glute injury he suffered in Wednesday's season-opening win. The team described it on Monday as a "very unique soft-tissue" injury. There are no plans to place Darnold on injured reserve.

Darnold was hurt on the fifth play of the opener when his right knee hit the turf as he was being sacked from behind. He hobbled off the field and then limped into the locker room after being examined in the medical tent. The Seahawks eventually ruled him out with what they announced as a hip injury. Darnold was taken to Harborview Medical Center for testing during the game and stayed there overnight, in part because of how much discomfort he was in.

Drew Lock, who stepped in for Darnold and quarterbacked the Seahawks to a 13-10 win over the New England Patriots on Wednesday, is in line to make his first start since 2024 in Darnold's absence.

Following the Arizona game, the reigning Super Bowl champions will visit the Washington Commanders in Week 3, then host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4 and the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5.