Also new to the team is Klint Kubiak, an offensive coordinator who runs a system similar to Kevin O’Connell — the head coach of the Vikings. That’s one of the reasons Darnold was seen as a fit in Seattle as soon as Smith was traded.

Early reports indicated that the Seahawks could easily get out of the Sam Darnold contract after the first season. Turns out those early reports were wrong.

The year 2025 has brought plenty of changes for the Seattle Seahawks. The team said goodbye to its iconic receiver duo of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, while quarterback Geno Smith was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders.