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Seahawks affirm Sam Darnold as 2025 starting QB following mixed OTA outing

Coach Macdonald’s endorsement sets Darnold as the clear-cut QB1 with Milroe used sparingly in specialty packages

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Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (4) during the first half in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Head coach Mike Macdonald ruled out any QB change other than injury, declaring Darnold the undisputed Week 1 starter.
  • Darnold agreed to a three-year, $100.5 million deal in March after a career-best Pro Bowl season with the Vikings.
  • Seattle traded Geno Smith to the Raiders and added Jalen Milroe in the third round, while veteran Drew Lock remains as backup.
  • During the latest OTA session, Darnold threw two interceptions in seven-on-seven drills but drew praise for bouncing back and expected offseason corrections.
  • Macdonald plans to keep Darnold on roughly 90% of first-team snaps and deploy Milroe in designed specialty packages.