The Seahawks’ starting quarterback Sam Darnold is injured early in their season opener against the Cardinals and is replaced by Drew Lock. Multiple reports say Darnold leaves the field after getting sacked on Seattle’s first offensive possession, with Lock taking over at quarterback shortly afterward.
The Athletic reports that the injury is a glute ailment, ruling Darnold out for the game. It also states that Lock will start and is making his first start since the end of the 2024 season, with Jalen Milroe listed as the backup. Yahoo Sports similarly describes the early replacement and notes that Darnold does not play most of the game, while explaining the circumstances surrounding his exit.
Across outlets, the key points align on the timeline—Darnold is hurt on the opening series and Lock enters early—and on the immediate consequence: a change in starting quarterback due to the injury.
