Seahawks have a $37.5 million escape hatch in Sam Darnold’s contract

Seahawks have a $37.5 million escape hatch in Sam Darnold’s contract

The Seahawks gave themselves an escape patch in Sam Darnold’s contract.

Darnold, after a renaissance season with the Vikings, signed a three-year deal worth $100.5 million with the Seahawks in free agency.

But the Seahawks can get out after just one year with the way the contract is structured.

In 2025-26, Darnold will make $37.5 million, which is fully guaranteed, according to Pro Football Talk.

Darnold is owed $27.5 million in 2026-27 with a $17.5 million injury guarantee that becomes fully guaranteed the week after Super Bowl 2026, according to the report.

That means that if they want to, the Seahawks can cut Darnold before his second-year salary becomes guaranteed with no ᴅᴇᴀᴅ money, as long as Darnold is healthy and can pᴀss a physical.

Sam Darnold speaks at his introductory press conference on March 13, 2025.
Sam Darnold speaks at his introductory press conference on March 13, 2025. AP

In essence, it can be a one-year, $37.5 million deal if Darnold struggles and the Seahawks want to move on.

If they don’t move on, Darnold would be owed $35.5 million in 2027-28, which is not guaranteed.

The contract also reportedly includes $2 million per year in incentives for individual performance, $2.5 million per year for playoff performance and $500,000 per year for team performance.

Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold enjoyed a career renaissance last year with the Vikings. AP

Darnold, 27, broke out last year in Minnesota, throwing for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while leading the Vikings to a 14-3 regular season record.

He struggled down the stretch, though, including in the Vikings’ wild-card round loss to the Rams.

On Thursday, Darnold was officially introduced as a Seahawk.

“I think we have an opportunity to do something very, very special here, but it’s going to take a lot of hard work — and we know that going in,” Darnold said at his introductory press conference. “Very excited to take this one day at a time, and that’s what I’m going to do. I’m going to put my head down and go to work.”

Related Posts

Aaron Rodgers saga takes new twist as Steelers wait on legendary quarterback

Aaron Rodgers saga takes new twist as Steelers wait on legendary quarterback

The ongoing saga between Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers has taken a new twist, as the 41-year-old quarterback has reportedly not ᴀssured Pittsburgh he is joining the…

Another erotic video of Stefon Diggs emerges after viral footage of NFL star flirting with ʙικιɴι-clad women

Another erotic video of Stefon Diggs emerges after viral footage of NFL star flirting with ʙικιɴι-clad women

Stefon Diggs has gone viral again after another awkward video of the New England Patriots star surfaced, with the wide receiver’s future in New England in doubt. …

Kansas City Chiefs star leaves fans stunned with pH๏τo of himself with his terrifying pet animal

Kansas City Chiefs star leaves fans stunned with pH๏τo of himself with his terrifying pet animal

Kansas City Chiefs star Carson Steele posted a pH๏τo to social media of him holding his pet alligator, Crocky-J, that has left fans stunned with the terrifying…

Phillies make brutal decision over million star pitcher after 12-run nightmare

Phillies make brutal decision over $72million star pitcher after 12-run nightmare

The Philadelphia Phillies are moving star pitcher Taijuan Walker to the bullpen amid the team’s 4-game losing streak to shake things up before their season turns into…

Fans left baffled as Larry David is spotted attending Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld’s glitzy wedding

Fans left baffled as Larry David is spotted attending Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld’s glitzy wedding

Larry David admittedly has few friends, so when the actor and comedian made a surprise appearance at Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s glitzy wedding to Hollywood actress…

Controversial ex-NFL star posts sarcastic reaction to old team’s Pride message in latest bizarre outburst

Controversial ex-NFL star posts sarcastic reaction to old team’s Pride message in latest bizarre outburst

Controversial ex-NFL pᴀss rusher Jason Babin offered a sarcastic response on Sunday to a Pride Month post from the Houston Texans. Babin, a two-time Pro Bowler in…