The Seattle Seahawks will possible not have quarterback Sam Darnold obtainable for at the least Week 2 towards the Arizona Cardinals. Darnold was sacked by Dre’Mont Jones on the opening drive of Seattle’s 13-10 win over the New England Patriots, y. Fortunately for Darnold and the Tremendous Bowl champions, there was no fracture based mostly on MRI findings, and any absence figures to be short-term and never long-term.
NFL insider Tom Pelissero, who labored for Netflix on the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams broadcast from Australia, supplied some extra particulars on Darnold’s harm. He backed up Mike Macdonald’s declare that Darnold was coping with a muscle challenge, however did say it was an “uncommon” kind of pressure.
If Darnold ended up on injured reserve at any level earlier than the Cardinals recreation, he wouldn’t be obtainable till at the least Week 7 towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. For so long as the timetable leans towards returning sooner, then maybe we’ll see Darnold again in motion at first of October, when the Seahawks have a two-game homestand versus the Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers.
Drew Lock will function the beginning quarterback whereas Darnold recovers, whereas Jalen Milroe could be the backup.