Seahawks QB Sam Darnold suffers hip injury, ruled out just five snaps into NFL season

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury just five snaps into the NFL season after being sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Dre'Mont Jones. He was subsequently ruled out for the game, leaving the team to manage his recovery.
Why it matters
The early-season injury to a star quarterback creates immediate uncertainty for the Seahawks' championship aspirations.
Just five snaps into the new NFL season, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was back in the locker room with an injury. Darnold was sacked during the Seahawks' first series of the season by New England Patriots linebacker Dre'Mont Jones, and he appeared to land awkwardly on his side. When the Seahawks went back to the sideline to punt away, Darnold was noticeably limping. He eventually went into the blue medical tent, and after deliberation from the Seahawks' medical team, he began limping his way to the locker room. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Darnold is now officially questionable to return, as Drew Lock took over at quarterback for Seattle. There was nothing malicious about Jones’ play as he tracked down Darnold. The issue came from his fall onto the Lumen Field turf.
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