Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald was impressed with the speed at which quarterback Sam Darnold recovered from a glute injury.

Coach Mike Macdonald on the Super Bowl champions' injury report for the game Sunday at the Commanders, and on Zach Charbonnet's status.

SAM Darnold has provided an optimistic timeline on his return from injury for the Seattle Seahawks. The quarterback, 29, suffered an injury just five plays into the season opener against the New

Lock was thrust into action in Week 1 after Darnold suffered a glute injury on Seattle’s opening drive against the New England Patriots. The 29-year-old responded by throwing for 187 yards and a touchdown, helping the Seahawks secure a 13-10 victory in a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl.

Smith-Njigba finished with nine catches for 155 yards and a career-high three touchdowns as Seattle beat the Cardinals, 31-7.

The Seattle Seahawks could heading into a trap game on the road versus the Arizona Cardinals without their starting quarterback.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold left the Week 1 game against the Patriots after five snaps, with a hip injury becoming a glute tendon injury for which the team reportedly sought multiple second opinions.

Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold able to full practice Thursday