Why the Seahawks are taking a risk choosing Sam Darnold as their next QB

Brady Henderson, a reporter for NFL Nation covering the Seattle Seahawks for ESPN, reported on the team’s blockbuster quarterback swap that saw Geno Smith traded to the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick and Sam Darnold signing a three-year, $100.5 million deal with the Seahawks. Despite Smith’s accomplishments, the Seahawks are betting on Darnold’s potential and are making significant roster changes to address key needs, aiming to maintain their competitiveness in the upcoming season. The success of this quarterback swap will ultimately determine the team’s fate in the 2025 season.

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