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Sam Darnold Ruled Out After Hip Injury

9/10/2026

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Sam Darnold exited the season opener with a hip injury after being sacked by Dre'Mont Jones.
He was ruled out before halftime and taken to the locker room for further evaluation.
Coach Mike Macdonald said he trusted backup quarterback Drew Lock, who entered on the second drive.
Darnold finished his rookie Seattle season with 4,048 yards, 25 TDs, a 14-3 record, and signed a three-year $100 million deal.

History

Historical Context

On March 20 2012, after missing the 2011 season with neck surgery and being released by the Indianapolis Colts, Peyton Manning agreed to a five-year, $96 million contract with the Denver Broncos. The landmark deal highlighted a growing trend of massive quarterback guarantees, prompting the NFL to tighten injury protocols and prompting teams to reassess salary-cap allocations for elite QBs.

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Story summary

Sam Darnold exited the season opener with a hip injury after being sacked by Dre'Mont Jones.
He was ruled out before halftime and taken to the locker room for further evaluation.
Coach Mike Macdonald said he trusted backup quarterback Drew Lock, who entered on the second drive.
Darnold finished his rookie Seattle season with 4,048 yards, 25 TDs, a 14-3 record, and signed a three-year $100 million deal.

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