On the opening night of a new NFL season, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was removed from the field during the very first drive against New England, a hip injury cutting short what was meant to be a fresh beginning. Coach Mike Macdonald offered measured reassurance — no fracture confirmed — yet the full picture awaits further testing. In football, as in life, the fragility of a single moment can reframe an entire season's worth of hope and planning.
Seahawks QB Darnold Avoids Hip Fracture; Further Testing Underway
Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury requiring him to exit the season opener, with ongoing medical evaluation needed.