Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold hit the practice field Wednesday, September 23, and told us Thursday that he’s “feeling good” after going down with that nasty glute injury in Week 1. This is the news we’ve all been waiting for, 12s, because getting our guy back under center could change the entire vibe for the Emerald City!
The Road Back From Week 1
Man, that Week 1 injury was a gut punch, right? Darnold said there were “lot of different emotions” flowing and a bunch of “possibilities of different injuries” on the table. You know that feeling when you just don’t know how bad it is? It was like that for him, and for us watching him hobble off. But then came the sweet relief! He told us, “After I got the CT scan…that was kind of when the doc brought the good news to me.” Hearing that had to be huge for him, and honestly, it’s huge for us fans, too. He’s been “taking it day by day,” balancing reps and doing “everything I need to do to get ready.” That’s the grind, baby, and we love to see it!
Sunday’s Status and Lock’s Big Moment
So, the big question: will Darnold be back for Sunday’s showdown against the Washington Commanders? He’s definitely got that fire in his belly, admitting, “I’m really striving for that.” Can you imagine him out there? It would be electric! But he’s also being smart about it, saying he’s “taking it day by day” and doesn’t “want to jinx anything.” Totally get it. He’s focused on having “confidence in my body,” especially when it comes to “sliding, and doing all the football things.” He wants to worry about playing football, not that hip, and that’s exactly what we want from our QB. Shout out to Drew Lock, too! Darnold gave him some serious props for stepping up, calling him a “baller” and saying “None of us in this building are surprised at what happened.” That’s team chemistry right there! Getting Darnold back means keeping that glute “loose and strong,” and we know he’s putting in the work.
The Seahawks are heading to Maryland this Sunday, September 27, for a 10 a.m. kick-off against the Commanders. With Darnold pushing to get back, every snap is going to feel like a statement. Let’s get it, Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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