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Seahawks Trade Smith, Eye Future with Darnold and Nussmeier

6/26/2025

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The Seattle Seahawks are shaking things up by trading Geno Smith and bringing in Sam Darnold as their new quarterback. With an eye on the future, they might draft LSU's promising Garrett Nussmeier with the No. 10 pick in 2026, signaling a potential shift away from Darnold's contract. Nussmeier's talent could be a game-changer for Seattle's offense.

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Story summary

The Seattle Seahawks are shaking things up by trading Geno Smith and bringing in Sam Darnold as their new quarterback. With an eye on the future, they might draft LSU's promising Garrett Nussmeier with the No. 10 pick in 2026, signaling a potential shift away from Darnold's contract. Nussmeier's talent could be a game-changer for Seattle's offense.