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Report: Sam Darnold is expected to miss time, MRI under review
NBC Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a significant injury during Wednesday’s season opener and underwent a CT scan, X-rays, and an MRI, with results still under review.
- The team expects Darnold to miss some time but believes they "dodged a bullet," as he did not suffer a fracture according to head coach Mike Macdonald.
- Darnold was injured after being sacked early in the game and was transported to a hospital for further evaluation following a visible limp.
- Backup quarterback Drew Lock played in Darnold’s place and helped lead Seattle to victory, with second-year QB Jalen Milroe also available on the roster.
- The Seahawks will face the Arizona Cardinals on the road in Week 2.
