Although he’s had a bumpy start to his NFL career, the Seattle Seahawks signed Sam Darnold to a three-year contract, and he joined his fifth team through eight seasons. However, there was one stop along the way that jumpstarted his career,

The 49ers will now be facing Sam Darnold twice a year for at least the next three seasons, and he identified Brock Purdy as a big reason for him getting that opportunity.

After one season with the San Francisco 49ers, Sam Darnold left for a breakout 2024 campaign with the Minnesota Vikings. He parlayed that success into a lucrative contract with the Seattle Seahawks, where he will now face his former team twice a year.