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NFL Fantasy - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Sam Darnold
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from NFL Fantasy - The Athletic about Sam Darnold.
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All NFL Fantasy - The Athletic insights about Sam Darnold
PositiveInjurySep 25, 2026
Darnold has had a speedy recovery from a glute injury suffered just five snaps into the Seahawks' season-opening win over the Patriots; he is a full participant at practice and striving to start against the Commanders in Week 3.NegativeInjurySep 21, 2026
Sam Darnold was hurt in the opener and is expected to practice this week with a potential return against the Commanders; his status remains fluid pending practice participation.NegativeInjurySep 16, 2026
Sam Darnold is out for the Seahawks' game vs. the Cardinals due to a glute injury.NegativeInjurySep 14, 2026
Darnold is dealing with a 'very unique, soft-tissue injury' that the Seahawks say is short-term in nature; he is unlikely to land on injured reserve, though no firm timeline for return has been established.