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Seahawks Trade QB Sam Howell to Vikings in Fifth-Round Pick Swap

The move bolsters Minnesota's quarterback depth as J.J. McCarthy returns from injury and Seattle pivots to rookie Jalen Milroe.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 15: Sam Howell #6 of the Seattle Seahawks looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter at Lumen Field on December 15, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.
Dec 1, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Howell (6) warms up before the game against the New York Jets before the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Seattle Seahawks traded quarterback Sam Howell to the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a fifth-round pick swap, moving from pick No. 142 to No. 172.
  • The trade follows Seattle's selection of quarterback Jalen Milroe in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, signaling a shift in their quarterback plans.
  • Howell joins Minnesota as a likely backup to J.J. McCarthy, who has recovered from a torn meniscus that sidelined him during his rookie season.
  • The Vikings opted for this low-cost trade after internal discussions about signing free agent Aaron Rodgers were put on hold.
  • Minnesota's quarterback room now includes McCarthy, Howell, and Brett Rypien, providing depth after the departure of several QBs last season.