Seahawks Nation collectively exhaled last night as Head Coach Mike Macdonald delivered some crucial news regarding Sam Darnold’s hip injury: doctors have officially ruled out a fracture. While that’s a massive relief for every 12 in the Emerald City, the extent of the injury is still unclear, leaving us all on edge waiting for more tests. Darnold’s early exit from the 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots sent shivers down spines, but this initial report gives us a glimmer of hope that our season isn’t derailed before it truly begins.
How the Panic Started at Lumen
The whole stadium held its breath when Darnold went down. It happened in the first quarter, our very first possession, after he was sacked on third down. He limped off the field, clearly in pain, and headed straight for the sideline medical tent. From there, it was a short, agonizing trip back to the locker room for more examination. Reports quickly confirmed Darnold was transported to Harborview Medical Center for a CT scan on his hip. That’s never good news, and the immediate fear of a serious, season-ending injury was palpable across Seattle. We needed an answer, and we needed it fast.
The Good News, The Bad News, and the MRI
When Coach Macdonald spoke after the game, you could hear the relief in his voice, even if it was guarded. “Let’s say it’s good news right now,” Macdonald told reporters. “I know our thoughts and prayers are with Sam , we love him. The guys really pulled through for him. At this point, we were able to rule out a fracture. So, there’s some more tests to be done. But that’s what I’m saying when it’s positive, but I know , we’re still working through all that, but right now a fracture is out, which is great news.” Both ESPN and NFL Network chimed in, reporting positive news from the CT scan and X-ray, suggesting Darnold avoided a major injury. However, the critical next step is an MRI scheduled for Thursday to confirm everything. Without that, Macdonald couldn’t even guess about Darnold’s status for our Week 2 matchup against Arizona.
So, here we are, holding our breath. The fracture is out, which is huge, but the uncertainty looms large over Thursday’s MRI results. Every 12 in the Emerald City is anxiously awaiting updates, hoping to see Darnold back under center for our Week 2 clash against Arizona. This early in the season, our quarterback’s health is everything.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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