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Darnold reportedly suffered an "unusual muscle strain" in the team's Week 1 win over the Patriots. He is reportedly set to practice this week after missing Week 2. Darnold could return after missing only one game, in a spot against the Commanders in which he will be an upside QB2, if active.
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Sam Darnold suffered an "unusual muscle strain" in Week 1 and missed Week 2, but is reportedly set to practice this week. He could return after missing only one game in a spot against the Commanders in which he will be an upside QB2 if active.

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