A quarterback's season opener took a turn for the worse due to injury. The player, Sam Darnold, was driven to the turf and his leg appeared to bear the impact. After being examined, he limped to the locker room.

His status was initially uncertain, but it was eventually announced that he would not return to the game. A replacement was brought in, with the team expressing confidence in the backup.

Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available, including comments from the team's coach and the circumstances surrounding the injury.