Sam Darnold ‘Dodges a Bullet’ After Hip Injury in Seahawks Opener

Sam Darnold prevented a significant hip damage, giving the Seattle Seahawks some reduction after their quarterback left the season opener early in opposition to the New England Patriots.

Sam Darnold ‘Dodges a Bullet’ After Hip Injury

Darnold underwent an MRI after struggling the damage throughout Seattle’s first drive. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the scan confirmed Darnold had “dodged a bullet,” though he’s nonetheless anticipated to overlook a while, Sporting News reported.

The Seahawks are actually making ready to play with out their beginning quarterback for no less than one recreation.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Darnold is anticipated to overlook the following recreation however might return inside a number of weeks. That would give Darnold an opportunity to come back again sooner relatively than later if his restoration goes nicely. The damage regarded a lot worse when it first occurred.

Darnold was sacked by Dre’Mont Jones for a five-yard loss on the finish of Seattle’s opening drive. He gave the impression to be in ache and didn’t return to the sport. He was later dominated out, and testing confirmed there was no hip fracture.

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald mentioned the damage is extra of a muscle drawback than injury to the hip itself.

“The hip is intact and it’s good and it’s more of a like a muscle thing,” Macdonald mentioned. “So, that’s good news.”

Drew Lock Earns Seahawks’ Trust

Macdonald added that the workforce doesn’t but know precisely how lengthy Darnold shall be out, however he was pleased with the outcomes.

Darnold is anticipated to overlook Week 2, however he might have extra time to get better earlier than Seattle’s Week 3 recreation. The Seahawks is not going to rush him again if he’s not prepared. Drew Lock now appears set to guide the Seahawks whereas Darnold recovers.

Lock already confirmed he can deal with the job when he entered the opener. According to the NY Post, he accomplished 16 of twenty-two passes for 187 yards and one landing, serving to Seattle rally from a 10-0 deficit and beat New England 13-10.

Macdonald mentioned the workforce has loads of confidence in Lock after watching him lead the comeback.

“We have a ton of faith in Drew and the guys do too,” Macdonald mentioned.

The Seahawks even have second-year quarterback Jalen Milroe behind Lock. Milroe has but to throw a cross in his NFL profession.

Seattle initially carried three quarterbacks on its 53-man roster, so the workforce didn’t have one other quarterback on its apply squad. With Darnold anticipated to overlook time, that would quickly change.