Seattle finally got some clarity on Sam Darnold’s injury this week, with a team spokesperson confirming our quarterback is battling a “very unique” soft-tissue issue. The good news? It’s considered short-term, which is a massive relief for the Emerald City faithful.
That ‘Unique’ Injury & The IR Question
ESPN’s Brady Henderson broke the news, citing the team’s confirmation of Darnold’s “very unique” injury. What we do know is that his hip joint is unaffected, which is a silver lining for sure. There’s no firm timeline for his return just yet, as the medical staff is still seeing how he responds to treatment. But crucially, the “short-term” label seems to rule out a trip to injured reserve, which would have meant at least a four-game absence. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported a 4-6 week absence was possible, making the “no IR” news even bigger. We saw Darnold at the facility Monday, but he wasn’t practicing with the team.
Lock Steps Up For The Cardinals Game
With Darnold deemed unlikely to play, Drew Lock is in line to draw the start this Sunday when we face the Arizona Cardinals. It’s a huge early-season game at Lumen Field, and the 12s will need to be loud for Lock. We’re all waiting for head coach Mike Macdonald’s press conference on Wednesday for any further info on Darnold’s progress and the team’s first practice report of the week, which drops in the afternoon. Let’s get that W!
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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