Seahawks agree to sign quarterback Sam Darnold to 3-year deal: reports

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The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to sign quarterback Sam Darnold to a three-year contract, according to multiple reports. The deal is reportedly worth $100.5 million and includes $55 million guaranteed.

Darnold is the first major quarterback of the loaded 2025 free agent class to sign with a new team. Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are the other major passers that are set to sign new deals this offseason.

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the Houston Texans, Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Darnold's move to the Seahawks comes after a career year with the Minnesota Vikings. He led the team to the playoffs and was considered a fringe MVP contender for much of the year. He threw for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns. 

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Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver DK Metcalf on the field for the Minnesota Vikings game, Dec. 22, 2024, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Meanwhile, the Seahawks start a new era at quarterback after trading Geno Smith last week. 

Darnold will inherit an offensive supporting cast in Seattle that includes wide receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba, DK Metcalf, running back Kenneth Walker and tight end Noah Fant. Smith utilized that talent to help Seattle finish with a 10-7 record, but just missed the playoffs. 

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Now, Seattle is hoping Darnold can produce better results. 

Meanwhile, the Vikings now have a quarterback decision to make with Rodgers and Wilson still on the market, while also