Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is injured during the season opener against the New England Patriots after leaving in the first drive, with reports describing a hip injury and his early exit from the field. Several outlets say he is ruled out for that game and that the injury occurs on or shortly after a sack, with Darnold going to the locker room and being listed out before halftime or before the next action.

Following the injury, the Seahawks’ immediate plans shift to emergency quarterback availability while Darnold’s longer timeline remains unclear. NDTV reports that he avoids a feared season-ending hip fracture, but that he will miss Week 2 due to a glute injury as the team seeks multiple expert opinions on his return timeline. Other outlets echo that his status beyond the opener is uncertain, with some describing ankle involvement while still emphasizing the hip injury as the primary concern.

Overall coverage focuses on the same incident and early diagnosis, but differs on finer details of associated injuries and how definitive the Seahawks’ next-game timetable is, citing limited information while the team evaluates Darnold’s recovery.