Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold exited Wednesday’s season opener against the New England Patriots after suffering a hip injury in the first half. He will not return.
The Super Bowl-winning QB, 29, limped back to the sideline and later visited the medical tent after taking a sack on the opening drive. Darnold went back to the locker room to receive X-rays during Seattle’s second drive and was initially listed as questionable to return, while backup Drew Lock took over under center.
Before exiting, Darnold completed one of two passes for 13 yards.
Will Sam Darnold bets be refunded?
Thankfully for eligible Darnold prop backers on DraftKings Sportsbook, because he left the game in the first half due to injury and did not return, DraftKings’ Early Exit Protected rules apply to qualifying wagers.
Eligible single bets on Darnold will be settled as void, with the original stake returned. For qualifying parlays and Same Game Parlays, the Darnold selection will be voided and the odds of the wager will be recalculated using the remaining legs.
Bets or selections that were already determined before Darnold’s injury may still be settled normally rather than receiving Early Exit protection.
For complete details on DraftKings Early Exit Protected, click here.
DraftKings Early Exit FAQ
What is DraftKings Early Exit?
DraftKings Early Exit Protected is a free feature that automatically protects eligible NFL player prop bets during the first half. If an eligible player leaves during the first half because of an injury or officially confirmed illness and does not return, the qualifying selection is settled as void.
Which NFL bets are eligible for Early Exit?
Early Exit applies to eligible full-game NFL player props placed before the game, along with select eligible live bets. Qualifying wagers can include single bets, parlays and Same Game Parlays. In parlays, an eligible Early Exit selection is voided and the wager is recalculated using the remaining legs.
Is there a way to get injury protection on bets for the whole game?
Yes. DraftKings Early Exit+ is an optional feature that extends Early Exit protection into the second half of an NFL game for a fee equal to 3% of the wager amount. The fee is separate from the wager and is not refunded. You can upgrade to full-game protection without leaving your bet slip.
