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.

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.

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.