Darnold ruled out after suffering hip injury on opening drive vs. Pats

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 09: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks looks on after a play against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in the game at Lumen Field on September 09, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

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The Seattle Seahawks ruled out quarterback Sam Darnold for the remainder of Wednesday's season opener against the New England Patriots after he suffered a hip injury on the first drive.

Darnold went to the medical tent after the injury and was seen limping. He then headed to the locker room before being ruled out just ahead of halftime.

Yikes: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold is limping and grimacing walking out of the blue medical tent pic.twitter.com/1sjMIs3QKo
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Darnold appeared to injure his hip when he was sacked on third down during the Seahawks' opening series. He completed one of his two pass attempts for 13 yards prior to exiting.

Drew Lock took over after Darnold's exit. Jalen Milroe is the Seahawks' emergency third quarterback behind Lock.

Wednesday's matchup is a rematch of Super Bowl LX in which the Seahawks defeated the Patriots.