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Sam Darnold Announces Engagement as He Prepares to Lead Seahawks

His Instagram reveal of a California beach proposal coincides with his debut as Seattle’s confirmed Week 1 quarterback.

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold

Overview

  • Darnold proposed on a California beach and confirmed his engagement to partner Katie Hoofnagle in a Monday Instagram post.
  • Hoofnagle, a University of South Carolina graduate and Renvio account executive, first went public with Darnold in April 2023.
  • In March, Darnold signed a three-year, $100.5 million deal with the Seahawks and secured the starting quarterback role for the 2025 season.
  • He enjoyed a breakout 2024 campaign with the Vikings, leading them to a 14-3 record with 4,319 passing yards, 35 touchdowns and his first Pro Bowl nod.
  • Seattle’s offseason overhaul added veteran receiver Cooper Kupp and reshaped the roster around Darnold’s skill set as training camp begins.