Darnold nears return from glute injury

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold could play Sunday after limited practice return

Sep 24, 2026

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Darnold nears return from glute injury

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold could play Sunday after limited practice return

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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold could play Sunday after limited practice return Darnold is on a good track to return from glute injury but may miss one week Originally reported by CBS Sports.

Darnold returns to practice

Sam Darnold returned to limited practice Wednesday after missing most of the first two weeks due to a glute injury

“I don't know what 'fully healthy' means”

Coach hopeful about return

Head coach Mike Macdonald says Darnold is getting close to returning but not fully healthy

“I think we'll make a decision at some point before Friday's over”

Potential one-week absence

Potential one-week absence

Darnold might miss only one week before returning Sunday against the Commanders

Backup QB excels

Drew Lock completed 35 of 48 passes for 422 yards and four touchdowns in Darnold's absence

Coach on return timeline

Macdonald says Darnold's return depends on feeling good enough to play, not risk of worsening injury

“But really it's a function at this point of does he feel good enough to play”

The one thing

Darnold is on a good track to return from glute injury but may miss one week

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