Seahawks give more details of Sam Darnold’s ‘very unique’ injury

Key Points:

• Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to play in Sunday’s game against Arizona due to a unique soft tissue injury in his glute, though his hip joint remains unaffected and the team classifies the injury as short-term without a firm timeline for return.
• The Seahawks have not placed Darnold on injured reserve or brought in additional quarterbacks, signaling confidence he will return within a few games; backup Drew Lock will start in his absence, supported by third-round pick Jalen Milroe.
• Darnold was injured early in the recent win over New England after a sack and underwent extensive testing over the weekend, with the team now focusing on rehabilitation plans to expedite his recovery.
• The Seahawks’ preparation for the upcoming Arizona game remains unchanged, with players and coaches expressing confidence in Lock’s readiness to lead the offense.
• Additional roster moves include signing offensive lineman Evan Beerntsen to the practice squad, filling a vacancy created by recent roster adjustments.