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ESPN reports Cowboys running back Malik Davis will undergo hip surgery and be placed on injured reserve, likely ending his 2026 season. Davis was shaping up as the team’s No. 2 back behind Javonte Williams, with Emari Demercado on the active roster and Israel Abanikanda on the practice squad, as Dallas adjusts its backfield depth.
Malik Davis was carted off the Cowboys’ practice field Friday with a hip injury and was quickly ruled out for Week 1; reports indicate a likely extended absence and possible season-ending surgery, which could push Emari Demercado and others into larger roles behind starter Javonte Williams.
Dallas Cowboys running back Malik Davis is ruled out for Sunday's season opener and could miss significant time after a 'pretty serious' hip injury, per EVP Stephen Jones. Davis, who won the Cowboys' backup job to Javonte Williams, may open the door for Israel Abanikanda or Emari Demercado to see increased work, with the team potentially pursuing another veteran running back as they adjust to the injury.
Seattle’s Sam Darnold avoided a fracture in his hip injury, leaving the team cautiously optimistic and awaiting a Monday update on a plan for his return; if he can’t go, Drew Lock impressed in relief, and Seattle remains confident moving forward with him as the backup ahead of the Sept. 20 game at Arizona.
Seattle QB Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury in Week 1 that isn’t a fracture, hinting at a short-term absence. Drew Lock will start in the meantime, with Seattle needing to manage a tough schedule if the injury lingers. The opener’s defensive effort gave them a boost, but longer absence would test the Seahawks’ offense and depth.
Seattle QB Sam Darnold’s hip injury is not structural and appears muscular after further testing, per coach Mike Macdonald; a return timeline remains unclear, but reports say he could miss a few weeks and backup Drew Lock will operate as the starter in the meantime, with a Sept. 20 game vs. Arizona in view.
Seattle QB Sam Darnold is out with a hip muscle strain, not joint damage, per coach Mike Macdonald, but the exact absence length is unclear. Drew Lock likely starts Week 2 vs. the Cardinals, with Darnold potentially back soon after.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Seattle believes Sam Darnold’s hip injury is not a fracture after tests; he’ll miss Week 2 and could be out a few weeks, with Drew Lock starting as Seattle leans on its defense to stay afloat.
Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury on Seattle's opening drive in Week 1 against the Patriots and was ruled out before halftime, with Drew Lock finishing the Seahawks' 13-10 win; doctors ruled out a hip fracture, but further testing will clarify the injury's severity.
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold did not suffer a hip fracture after exiting Sunday's game; doctors ruled out a fracture following a CT scan and X-ray, but he will undergo an MRI to confirm the diagnosis, leaving his Week 2 status uncertain.
Seattle defeated the New England Patriots 13-10 in the season opener after quarterback Sam Darnold sustained a right-hip injury on the opening series and was ruled out, forcing backup Drew Lock into action while third-string Jalen Milroe served as emergency QB.
In the season opener against the New England Patriots, Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left after a single drive with a right hip injury; after X-rays he was ruled out and backup Drew Lock led Seattle to a 13-10 victory, with no timetable yet for Darnold's return.
Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold left Week 1 with a hip injury and is questionable to return against the Patriots, with Drew Lock likely to start if he can’t go, potentially dampening Seattle’s fantasy outlook.
Seattle's Sam Darnold left the season opener after five snaps with a hip injury, limping off after a sack by Dre'Mont Jones; he did not return and Drew Lock entered at QB, with Darnold listed questionable to return as Seattle hopes the injury isn't serious.
Seattle’s Sam Darnold exited the season opener with a hip injury after a sack, and Drew Lock entered on Seattle’s second drive to replace him. Darnold headed to the locker room for further evaluation and was listed as questionable to return as of 8:44 p.m. ET.