Overview
- Darnold left Seattle’s season opener after a third-down sack by Dre’Mont Jones on Wednesday and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
- Team testing including CT/X-ray ruled out a hip fracture and an MRI taken Thursday is being reviewed by Seahawks medical staff.
- NFL reporter Tom Pelissero described the problem as an "unusual" hip muscle strain and said there is no current consideration of placing Darnold on injured reserve.
- Backup Drew Lock replaced Darnold and completed 16 of 22 passes for 187 yards and a touchdown to help the Seahawks rally to a 13-10 win.
- Dre’Mont Jones posted an expletive-laced Instagram message after the sack, creating a public-relations flashpoint and sharpening attention on roster availability as Seattle gauges Darnold’s short-term timetable.