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Seahawks and Commanders face off amid quarterback injuries

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Sam Darnold glute injury Seahawks and recovery Commanders face off amid quarterback injuries

The Seattle Seahawks enter their Week 3 matchup against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium with a 2-0 record. The game features significant quarterback instability for both sides. Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold has been cleared is set to return for Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders. Darnold has been sidelined since the season opener against the New England Patriots due to a glute injury. While there were initial concerns regarding a potential hip injury, further testing confirmed it was a soft-tissue issue. Head coach Mike Macdonald described the recovery as starting lineup following a “medical miracle,” noting glute injury that Darnold progressed from limited practice on Wednesday to full participation by the end of sidelined him since the week. Darnold’s return follows a strong two-game stretch by season opener. During his absence, backup Drew Lock, who Lock led the team to victories over the New England Patriots and Arizona Cardinals. While some have suggested trading Lock due to his expiring contract and the presence of developmental player Jalen Milroe, others argue his recent performance makes him too valuable to lose. Despite the boost at quarterback, Washington enters the Seahawks face defensive challenges. Starting safeties Julian Love and Ty Okada have both been ruled out, with Love sidelined by a calf injury and Okada dealing contest with a hamstring issue. Nose tackle Brandon Pili remains questionable due to a concussion 0-2 record and neck injury. The matchup at Northwest Stadium features significant quarterback instability for both sides. Washington will start Marcus Mariota after Jayden Daniels suffered a left elbow dislocation. Despite early season losses to the Eagles and Cowboys, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn expressed confidence in Mariota, who has been named the team’s sixth captain for the contest. game. Seattle faces defensive absences with safety Ty Okada and nose tackle Brandon Pili listed as inactive. Washington’s secondary also faces scrutiny following poor performances by cornerback Mike Sainristil. Weather conditions for the Sunday kickoff are expected to be challenging, with forecasts predicting temperatures near 60 degrees, light to moderate showers, and wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph.

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  1. 2026-09-27 16:53 UTC Seahawks and Commanders face off amid quarterback injuries
  2. 2026-09-27 13:52 UTC Sam Darnold glute injury and recovery
  3. 2026-09-26 02:11 UTC Sam Darnold glute injury and recovery
  4. 2026-09-25 22:39 UTC Sam Darnold glute injury and recovery
  5. 2026-09-24 22:35 UTC Sam Darnold glute injury and recovery

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