Sam Darnold is in a new city, new uniform, and most importantly, a new starter for the Seattle Seahawks. After a breakout 2024 season with the Minnesota Vikings, the former first-round pick is hoping to carry that momentum into his first year in the Pacific Northwest.

This NFL offseason, the Seattle Seahawks were at the center of the headlines for USC fans. After signing former Trojan star quarterback Sam Darnold to a three-year contract, Seattle subsequently traded Geno Smith. The Seahawks shipped a player who started the past three seasons for them to Pete Carroll and the Las Vegas Raiders.

Sam Darnold came to the Seattle Seahawks after the best season of his NFL career, taking the reins after an injury to rookie J.J. McCarthy and leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-3 record.But despite earning a three-year,