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Champion quarterback Sam Darnold, out injured on the first drive of the season.
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Defending champ Darnold injured on first drive of season opener

Defending Super Bowl champion quarterback Sam Darnold suffered an injury on the first drive of the 2026 season opener against the Patriots, forcing the Seahawks to turn to backup Drew Lock. The source emphasizes this was not the opening-night celebration the defending champions envisioned, as Darnold's early exit created immediate adversity for Seattle's title defense.

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