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NFL·INJURY·September 9, 2026 11:03 PM ET

Sam Darnold ruled out of season opener with hip injury

He is undergoing further testing off-site.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 101 min read
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Sam Darnold is headed to the medical tent https://t.co/awHdAbjMBC

What happened: Earlier in the first quarter, Darnold went to the medical tent. His status changed from questionable to out before halftime. [NFL.com](https://amp.nfl.com/news/seahawks-qb-sam-darnold-questionable-to-return-vs-patriots-with-hip-injury-drew-lock-enters-in-relief)

Why it matters: The backup quarterback must now handle the offense for the remainder of the game.

What to watch: The next medical update will determine what is known about his availability beyond the opener.

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