Seattle Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Ruled OUT With Hip Injury Vs. Patriots
It is every team’s nightmare. Losing a top player right at the beginning of the season; and unfortunately the reigning champions are having to experience it. The Seattle Seahawks’ Sam Darnold was ruled OUT with a hip injury vs. the Patriots, the organization announced. Seattle’s starting QB only played five snaps on the team’s first drive before heading to the medical tent.
At first glance, it looked as though Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a knee injury on a sack. Since it originally appeared that the quarterback landed directly on his right knee while being driven hard into the ground. Darnold started walking gingerly and then with a limp made his way off the field. With the injury occurring less than five minutes into the opening season game.
In fact, it occurred as Seattle was in the midst of driving down the field; commencing their pursuit to repeat their title. Sam Darnold left the field a bit gimpy after the Seahawks opening drive 3rd/6 play was ended by a sack by Dre’Mont Jones of the New England Patriots. Just the fifth play of the highly anticipated game.
Mike Tirico during his broadcast revealed to the NBC audience that Darnold would be out for the remainder of Wednesday’s Super Bowl rematch. Furthermore, at the halftime break the Seattle Seahawks public relations page also confirmed the injury news via social media. Regarding quarterback Sam Darnold the page stated, “Injury update: QB Sam Darnold will not return to the game.”
Seattle Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Ruled OUT With Hip Injury Vs. Patriots
While little intel was shared beyond initial x-rays. Lead writer and injury analyst, Matthew Betz provided some insights into Darnold’s injury. Betz said,
“Sam Darnold – R Hip Injury
When the knee slams into the turf with the hip flexed, it can cause an impact in the ball and socket joint of the hip.
Broadcast confirmed X-rays. Let’s hope those are negative. Also possible for labrum injury with this mechanism.”
As news spread that Darnold would not return to this evening’s matchup against the Patriots. Sources confirmed that the quarterback would undergo further testing on his hip off-site. To finish the game, it was decided by the Seahawks that it would be QB Drew Lock the rest of the way.
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