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Vikings Acquire QB Sam Howell in Draft-Pick Swap with Seahawks

Minnesota bolsters quarterback depth, adding Howell as a backup to J.J. McCarthy, while Seattle drafts DT Rylie Mills with the acquired pick.

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 Minnesota Vikings traded their No. 142 pick in the NFL Draft to the Seattle Seahawks for quarterback Sam Howell and pick No. 172.
  • Seattle used the No. 142 pick to select Notre Dame defensive tackle Rylie Mills, continuing their roster reshaping efforts.
  • Sam Howell, 24, is expected to serve as the backup to J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota's 2024 first-round pick who missed his rookie season due to a knee injury.
  • Howell, previously a starter for Washington in 2023, led the NFL in interceptions that season and struggled in limited appearances for Seattle in 2024.
  • The trade highlights Seattle's quarterback room overhaul after drafting Jalen Milroe in the third round and signing Sam Darnold earlier this offseason.