Sam Darnold to miss next game with hip injury
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Sam Darnold will miss the Seahawks' next game at Arizona with a hip injury, coach Mike Macdonald said Thursday, though imaging revealed encouraging news.
MRI results were positive
Darnold received "really, really good news" on his hip, Macdonald said after Thursday's MRI. The imaging ruled out a fracture and other serious structural damage.
Darnold out for Arizona game
Despite the favorable imaging, Darnold is expected to miss the upcoming game at Arizona. His status for games beyond that is unclear pending further evaluation.
Drew Lock takes over
Drew Lock will start for the Seahawks in Arizona. Lock played the second half of Seattle's divisional-round game after Darnold left with the hip injury.
What this means for your roster
If you held Darnold, you're benching him for at least this week. Lock becomes a stream option at the position if you need depth or are in a deeper league, though the Seahawks' offensive system and his backup role carry real risk. Monitor updates on Darnold's recovery for potential return timing.