Diagnostic Evaluation & Scan Analysis
MODE: CT SCAN (INITIAL)
Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter): "Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald said the team got 'great news back' on Sam Darnold and doctors do not believe his quarterback’s hip is fractured. An MRI on Thursday is expected to tell the team more."
STEP 1 • COMPLETED
Harborview CT Scan
High osseous density view; no structural fracture identified. Test encouraging but inconclusive on soft-tissue.
STEP 2 • ACTIVE EVAL
Clinical Consensus
HC Mike Macdonald announces "great news back"; structural bone integrity maintained.
STEP 3 • SCHEDULED
Thursday MRI
Targeting labral integrity, cartilage, and muscular strain resolution before Week preparation.
Fracture Probability
< 3.2%
Negative for gross fracture
Soft-Tissue Clarity
42%
Inconclusive via CT
Est. Clearance Timeline
Day-to-Day
Awaiting Thursday MRI
Seahawks Quarterback Contingency Plan
MIKE MACDONALD DEPTH CHART
Select expected Thursday MRI diagnostic outcome to model offensive readiness, snap distributions, and depth chart posture:
QB 1 • Starting Quarterback
Sam Darnold #14
Questionable (Hip)
QB 2 • Immediate Backup
Sam Howell #6 / Drew Lock
Active & Ready
QB 3 • Practice Squad / Reserve
Developmental Reserve QB
Available
Tactical Assessment:
With doctors ruling out a fracture, Seattle dodges a surgical catastrophe. The Thursday MRI dictates whether Darnold conducts limited walkthroughs on Friday or Macdonald hands game preparation snaps over to QB2.
Sync: Harborview / Schefter 03:51Z