Sam Darnold Cleared to Start Week 3 for Seahawks After Glute Injury

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has been cleared to start Sunday's Week 3 game against the Washington Commanders after recovering from a glute and hip injury suffered five snaps into Week 1. Darnold returned as a full practice participant on Thursday and Friday after a CT scan revealed positive news regarding his soft-tissue hip injury. Backup Drew Lock filled in admirably, guiding Seattle to a 2-0 start with 422 passing yards and four touchdowns, but Darnold reclaims his starting role fully healthy.