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Sam Darnold Signs $100M Deal, Becomes Seahawks' QB1

5/12/2025

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Sam Darnold, fresh off an impressive season with the Minnesota Vikings, is stepping into the spotlight as the new starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. With a hefty three-year, $100 million contract, he’s ready to guide the team under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. However, the pressure mounts as rookie J.J. McCarthy looms as a potential challenger.

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Story summary

Sam Darnold, fresh off an impressive season with the Minnesota Vikings, is stepping into the spotlight as the new starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks. With a hefty three-year, $100 million contract, he’s ready to guide the team under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. However, the pressure mounts as rookie J.J. McCarthy looms as a potential challenger.