Overview
- Broadcast footage briefly suggested Sam Darnold walked past Laura Rutledge after Seattle’s 13-3 win over San Francisco at Levi’s Stadium.
- Rutledge clarified on X that she had told Darnold to take his time because the show still had runway before signing off.
- While ESPN interviewed Kenneth Walker III, Darnold located former teammate Brock Purdy, shared an embrace, and then returned for Rutledge’s interview.
- Darnold discussed missed red-zone chances and praised the Seahawks’ defense, saying it had picked up the team all year.
- The moment drew extra attention due to a recent incident in which Justin Herbert initially tried to avoid a Rutledge interview before ultimately participating.