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Darnold's contract risks late-season benching if underperforming

nbcsports.com —

Sam Darnold recently signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. However, it is essentially a one-year deal worth $37.5 million, with options for 2026 and 2027. Darnold's contract includes $17.5 million in injury guarantees that will activate if he fails a physical in February 2026. This situation may lead to him being benched late in the season if he does not perform well. In previous seasons, other quarterbacks faced similar benching situations. Darnold's performance this year will be crucial, as he needs to secure a second year with the Seahawks.

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    Seattle Seahawks can release Sam Darnold after one year (nypost.com)
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    Seattle Seahawks sign quarterback Sam Darnold, contract undisclosed (nbcsports.com)
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    [2.3]
    Seahawks' Darnold signing receives low analyst grade (sportingnews.com)
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    [2.3]
    Seahawks plan to draft receiver Jaylin Noel for strength (sportingnews.com)
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    [1.8]
    Geno Smith traded to Las Vegas Raiders (thesun.co.uk)
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    [1.9]
    Darnold aims to improve with Seahawks after struggles (espn.com)
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    [2.1]
    Seahawks trade Geno Smith after contract talks failed (nbcsports.com)
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    [2.0]
    Seahawks name Sam Darnold new starting quarterback (news.yahoo.com)
    5d 9h
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    [2.3]
    Sam Darnold signs with Seahawks as new quarterback (news.yahoo.com)
    5d 10h
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    [2.1]
    Sam Darnold becomes Seahawks' new quarterback after trade (thestar.com)
    5d 10h
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    [1.8]
    Seahawks traded Geno Smith and DK Metcalf recently (theathletic.com)
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    [2.2]
    Seahawks trade Geno Smith to Raiders for draft pick (nbcsports.com)
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    [1.8]
    Seahawks target Keenan Allen to replace DK Metcalf (sportingnews.com)
    5d 21h
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    [1.4]
    DeMarcus Lawrence leaves Cowboys, signs with Seahawks (yardbarker.com)
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    [1.5]
    Seahawks sign DeMarcus Lawrence for three years, $42 million (nypost.com)
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    [1.5]
    DeMarcus Lawrence signs $42 million deal with Seahawks (dailymail.co.uk)
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    [1.7]
    DeMarcus Lawrence joins Seahawks after Cowboys tenure (marca.com)
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    [1.6]
    DeMarcus Lawrence signs with Seahawks, leaving Cowboys (nbcsports.com)
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    [2.5]
    Seahawks' win projection rises slightly with Darnold (cbssports.com)
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    Seahawks sign Valdes-Scantling and Lawrence for key roles (news.yahoo.com)
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    [1.8]
    DeMarcus Lawrence signs with Seattle Seahawks for three years (wfaa.com)
    6d 13h
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    [1.7]
    DeMarcus Lawrence signs with Seattle Seahawks after Cowboys (cbssports.com)
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    [1.6]
    DeMarcus Lawrence signs with Seahawks for three years (espn.com)
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    [1.5]
    DeMarcus Lawrence signs with Seahawks, leaves Cowboys (sportingnews.com)
    6d 13h
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    [1.8]
    Seahawks overhaul offense with key player trades (news.yahoo.com)
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    [1.7]
    Seahawks sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling for depth (yardbarker.com)
    6d 17h
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    [1.5]
    Seahawks sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to one-year deal (yardbarker.com)
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    [1.6]
    Former Chiefs WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling joins Seahawks (newsweek.com)
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    [1.8]
    Seahawks sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to one-year deal (espn.com)
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