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Seahawks to Start Sam Darnold While Integrating Rookie Jalen Milroe

The plan underscores a long-term quarterback strategy to balance veteran leadership with rookie development.

Jalen Milroe #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after passing for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 02, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Overview

  • After trading Geno Smith to Las Vegas, Seattle signed Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million deal to be its starting quarterback in 2025.
  • The Seahawks selected former Alabama QB Jalen Milroe with the 92nd overall pick in last week’s draft as part of a long-term plan at the position.
  • Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed Milroe will serve strictly as a quarterback and will be deployed in situational packages rather than in a hybrid role.
  • Milroe arrives with 726 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns in 2024, though scouts caution his passing accuracy was inconsistent in college.
  • Analyst Conor Orr projects Milroe could record at least three rushing touchdowns in his rookie season if he sees regular snaps in goal-line packages.