Seahawks' Darnold Aims for Sunday Return After Injury Scare

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday as he continues working his way back from a glute injury that kept him out of most of the team's first two games of the season, according to ESPN.

Darnold's injury had raised concerns about his availability going forward, with the quarterback reportedly having briefly feared for his football future before his condition began to improve. The Seahawks have not released a detailed recovery timeline beyond his limited return to practice this week.

The team is now targeting Darnold's return for Sunday's game, though his final status is expected to be determined based on how he progresses through practice in the coming days. Seattle's coaching staff has not commented publicly on a backup plan should Darnold be unable to play.

Darnold's health is considered important to the Seahawks' plans this season, and his limited practice participation this week is being viewed as a positive step in his recovery.