Our reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are already navigating an early season curveball, with starting quarterback Sam Darnold sidelined by a glute injury suffered during that Week 1 win over the New England Patriots. Yeah, it stings a bit to start the repeat quest this way, but the team’s approach tells you everything about their confidence.
No IR? That’s the Real Story for Darnold
Darnold is definitely missing the Week 2 showdown with our NFC West rival, the Arizona Cardinals. You know that one’s gonna be a brawl. But here’s the kicker, the move that truly raises some eyebrows: the team has no plans to put him on injured reserve. None! That’s a massive signal from the Lumen Field brass, isn’t it? It screams that they expect our QB1 back in action sooner rather than later, prioritizing rest so he’s 100% when he does return. They are playing the long game, focused on stacking two Lombardi Trophies in a row, a true marathon.
When Can We See Our QB1 Back on the Field?
So, when could we see him back under center? If everything keeps going “swimmingly” with Darnold’s recovery, he could be set for the road game against the Washington Commanders next. If the Seahawks elect to play it super safe and give him another week, then we’re looking at an early October home matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. The good news is, the team doesn’t appear to be “that concerned” about his recovery, which should calm some nerves in the Emerald City. In the meantime, Drew Lock is stepping up as Darnold’s backup, in his seventh NFL season and fourth with the Seahawks. He knows the system and has been around the block a few times.
This Sunday, the boys head into battle against the Cardinals without Darnold, but with the entire 12s behind them. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, as they chase that second straight Lombardi. Let’s see how Drew Lock handles the pressure and keeps this Super Bowl repeat mission on track!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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