NFL.com News on Sam Darnold

Darnold sidelined with unique glute injury; no firm return timeline despite avoiding major damage.

Darnold suffered a 'very unique soft-tissue injury' to his glute with his hip joint unaffected; the injury is not considered long-term but has no firm timeline for return. He exited Wednesday's Kickoff Game win over the Patriots and was not seen on the field during Monday's practice media availability. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that Darnold avoided a major injury and could miss a few weeks; Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said the team received 'really, really good news' on Darnold.

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