Sam Darnold Recovering Ahead of Schedule From Glute Injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, dealing with a glute tendon and hip injury from Week 1, is recovering faster than anticipated. Head coach Mike Macdonald stated Darnold could return to practice as early as Week 3 and did not rule out the possibility of him playing against the Washington Commanders, though backup Drew Lock continues to successfully lead the team to a 2-0 start.