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When Darnold sat out most of the Seahawks' season opener and their Week 2 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals with a glute injury... Darnold, who said he feels good physically after missing time earlier in the season.

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Darnold cleared from glute injury; reports feeling good physically.

Darnold missed the Seahawks' season opener and Week 2 matchup against Arizona with a glute injury but has since returned. He stated he "feels good physically after missing time earlier in the season," indicating the glute injury is no longer a concern.