The Seattle Seahawks needed to address the quarterback position after trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend. Since they currently have the 18th overall pick in the upcoming draft and considering the quarterback draft class is not as good as last year, Seattle would prefer to address the position in free agency. The good news is that the Seahawks have plenty of cap space and can afford to sign a big-name free agent.
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Seattle Seahawks set to land Geno Smith’s replacement for 2025
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Seahawks are set to land Sam Darnold to a massive multi-year contract. As Schefter points out, the deal is for three-years and is worth $110.5 million, with $55 million guaranteed. His $36,833,333 APY currently makes Darnold the 16th-highest-paid QB based on APY in the NFL per Over The Cap.
The Seattle Seahawks new QB had a breakout 2024 season
The Minnesota Vikings signed Sam Darnold to a one-year, $10 million “prove it” contract last year. Darnold made the most of the opportunity, breaking out in 2024, boasting career-highs in virtually every major statistical category, and earned him his first Pro Bowl selection. He completed 361 out of 545 pass attempts for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, with a 14-3 record. Finally, he averaged 7.9 yards per attempt, 12.0 yards per completion, a 66.2% completion percentage, 254.1 yards per game, a 102.5 passer rating, and a 60.4 QBR.
Here’s a look at the other quarterbacks on the Seattle Seahawks roster 
Dec 15, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) passes against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
- Sam Howell
- Jaren Hall
