Seahawks Coach Marvels at Darnold's Speedy Return From Glute Injury
Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Sam Darnold's recovery from a glute injury was surprisingly fast. Darnold is expected to start Sunday against the Washington Commanders after missing one game. Drew Lock guided Seattle to a 2-0 start while Darnold was sidelined.
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald described Sam Darnold’s return from a glute injury as remarkably quick, saying the quarterback looked confident and felt good. Macdonald noted the recovery timeline improved sharply after Week 2.
Darnold was hurt on Seattle’s first series in Week 1 against New England. There was initial concern about a fractured hip socket, and Darnold worried his season or career might be affected. He is now set to start Sunday against Washington after missing only one game. Backup Drew Lock helped Seattle begin 2-0.
The story may matter most to Seahawks fans, NFL viewers, and fantasy players, as Darnold’s return could alter Seattle’s offensive outlook and Sunday’s betting or fantasy decisions. It may also reinforce public fascination with rapid athlete recoveries, though medical privacy and pressure to return could remain broader concerns.