Just ask Sam Darnold. On Thursday, the Seattle Seahawks’ new $100.5 million quarterback who was once viewed as a first-round bust was asked at his introductory press conference about his unexpected upward career trajectory: How did he finally unlock the potential that made him the No.

Joining Darnold on his first official day in Seattle is his girlfriend, Katie Hoofnagle, who has stood by her man's side since they started dating in 2023. Hoofnagle took to Instagram on Thursday night to share their first couple photo in their new home city.

Sam Darnold is on the move. The former Vikings quarterback agreed to a three-year, $100.5 million deal with the Seahawks that includes $55 million guaranteed on Monday as the legal tampering period of NFL free agency begins, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

With Geno Smith out and Sam Darnold in, the model has crunched the numbers on how the quarterback switch affects the Seahawks' season outlook

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.

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.