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Sam Darnold Embraces 'Ham for Sam' at Super Bowl Night

2/3/2026

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During Super Bowl Opening Night in San Jose, California, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold received a giant ham-shaped foam hat and a "Ham for Sam" button from Guillermo Rodriguez.
The crowd chanted the phrase as Darnold appeared amused but slightly embarrassed.
Darnold posted 4,048 passing yards and 25 touchdowns this season, joked about Super Bowl XLIX, and the Seahawks' defense has adopted the nickname "Dark Side" to establish its identity.

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During Super Bowl Opening Night in San Jose, California, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold received a giant ham-shaped foam hat and a "Ham for Sam" button from Guillermo Rodriguez.
The crowd chanted the phrase as Darnold appeared amused but slightly embarrassed.
Darnold posted 4,048 passing yards and 25 touchdowns this season, joked about Super Bowl XLIX, and the Seahawks' defense has adopted the nickname "Dark Side" to establish its identity.