Sam Darnold Unofficially Leaving Minnesota

The NFL’s negotiating period is officially underway, and free agents are unofficially coming off the board left and right. While it’s been a relatively quiet start for the Minnesota Vikings, they have been able to snag a cornerback and are hot on the tail of other free agents on the market.

Sam Darnold unofficially signs with the Seattle Seahawks

But for those hoping to see Sam Darnold back in purple, that won’t be happening. On Monday afternoon, the 2024 MVP candidate QB agreed to terms on a new contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

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Sam’s new deal is worth three years, $100.5 million, with $55 million guaranteed. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Darnold will officially become Seattle’s new QB1 on Wednesday at 3 p.m. CDT.

Sam Darnold just wrapped up the best season of his career, leading the Vikings to 14 wins while throwing for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns, and just 12 interceptions. He originally signed a one-year deal last offseason to replace Kirk Cousins, and after proving himself, he’s now cashing in on a big payday elsewhere.

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It’s looking more and more like the Vikings are all-in on JJ McCarthy as their starter this season. That said, don’t rule out the possibility of them bringing back Daniel Jones or exploring other quarterback options to add some depth now that Sam Darnold is out of the picture.