Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffered an “unusual muscle strain,” and injured reserve is not being considered at this time.

10 September 2026

The report comes from the Ringer’s Tom Pelissero, who adds that “there is no timetable” for Darnold’s recovery, which will be based on “how he feels and how he recovers.” Pelissero referred to QB Drew Lock as “the likely starter” for the Seahawks’ Week 2 game against the Cardinals.