The Vikings decided to let Darnold’s contract expire and roll in 2025 and beyond with J.J. McCarthy, their 10th pick in last year’s draft. His season-ending knee injury last summer is why Darnold started last season.

Sam Darnold reflected on the end of his Vikings stint during his introductory press conference as the new Seahawks quarterback.

Around this time last year, most Vikings watchers were preparing for (and ready for) the likely end of the Kirk Cousins era. Cousins did, indeed, leave for a lucrative deal with the Falcons, one Atlanta surely regrets.

After questions about what Darnold's market would be in free agency, he signs a deal that includes an AAV of $33.5 million, which ranks No. 18 in the NFL. In Seattle, Darnold also reunites with Klint Kubiak, the new Seahawks offensive coordinator who worked with Darnold during his one season with the San Francisco 49ers .

The Seahawks have their new quarterback. Sam Darnold has agreed to a three-year, $110.5 million deal with the team.

Sam Darnold, who had a surprisingly strong season as the Vikings' starter last season, will sign with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency, according to NFL media.

In the NFL, one big move from a team can have a trickle-down effect, impacting the moves of other teams or players. One example: The Seattle Seahawks traded veteran quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, with potentially changed the outlook for another signal-caller who had major question marks going into the offseason.

Sam Darnold is not expected to return to the Minnesota Vikings, who are now focused on other quarterback options they've been pursuing in recent weeks, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Saturday.

The Seattle Seahawks are officially entering a new era with Sam Darnold at the helm. Seattle agreed to terms with the former Minnesota Vikings quarterback on a three-year deal worth up to $100 million.