Sam Darnold left the season opener against New England after the opening series. Darnold walked off slowly. Drew Lock took over under center. The Seahawks had planned for the emergency because of a playoff injury. Darnold sat out all preseason games. Seattle kept him available to enter when called upon. The team went with the next option when Darnold could not continue. The switch occurred on the sideline after the opening possession. Darnold's injury triggered the move. Lock took over on offense.
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