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Sam Darnold is heading into Season No. 2 with the Seattle Seahawks, and after this 2026 NFL season, he will have one year remaining on his three-year deal. While the Seahawks are likely focusing on other players whom they need to extend, that doesn’t mean the media can’t speculate on what Darnold could command.
In his first season with the Seahawks, Darnold played 1,085 total snaps, leading to a 79.3 overall PFF grade. He recorded 4,048 passing yards and 25 touchdowns against 14 interceptions.
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