The secret to Sam Darnold's breakout 2024 season may be a 6'1" quarterback who plays for the San Francisco 49ers. Darnold shed his "bust" label last

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold credits San Francisco 49ers quarterback with helping him avoid being an all-around bust.

Sam Darnold entered the year as the San Francisco 49ers' new backup quarterback after five unfruitful seasons with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers. His career outlook at the time looked bleak.

Once the Seattle Seahawks traded quarterback Geno Smith, Sam Darnold saw his opening. The Seahawks introduced Darnold on Thursday after he signed a three-year deal he agreed to earlier in the week. The contract is worth $100.

Sam Darnold put up 246 yards and three touchdowns to help the Minnesota Vikings get a 27-24 win over the Seahawks on the road. A few months later, Darnold now calls

The Vikings decided to let Darnold’s contract expire and roll in 2025 and beyond with J.J. McCarthy, their 10th pick in last year’s draft. His season-ending knee injury last summer is why Darnold started last season.