The Seattle Seahawks made some big moves this offseason. They traded away quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver DK Metcalf. They replaced both with free agency additions, coming to terms with Sam Darnold, who will replace Smith, and Cooper Kupp, who will take Metcalf's spot.

But as first reported by Pro Football Talk Sunday, Darnold’s contract contains fully guaranteed money for only the 2025 season, meaning that if things really go awry, Seattle could cut him following this season and be back in the market for a quarterback a year from now.

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the biggest surprises of the season, riding the success of quarterback Sam Darnold. Last season, Darnold played his first year with the Vikings, bursting onto the scene and establishing himself as a clear starter in the NFL.

If the Seahawks are not happy with Sam Darnold's performance in 2025, they can cut him at the end of the season

When NFL contracts get signed, there is always an emphasis put on the number of years and total dollar amount that the contract can be worth if everything goes perfectly according to plan. But those numbers are almost always to make headlines,

Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold cannot rest on his laurels after joining the Seattle Seahawks in free agency.

The Seahawks will still enter the 2025 NFL draft with sizable needs at wide receiver and across the offensive line. Schneider's potential strategy is now clearer. We've conducted a brand-new three-round mock draft with that in mind.