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Sam Darnold is "recovering faster than anyone had anticipated"

September 20, 2026

Sam Darnold is healing ahead of schedule following a hip issue that doctors ultimately classified as a glute tendon injury. The Seattle signal-caller exited the opening contest against New England after participating in just five plays, prompting the franchise to gather multiple additional evaluations regarding his physical status.

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Sam Darnold is &quot;recovering faster than anyone had anticipated&quot;

Sam Darnold is "recovering faster than anyone had anticipated"