Sam Darnold is on the move, again.
The former 49ers and Minnesota Vikings quarterback agreed to sign a three-year, $110.5 million free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks with $55 million guaranteed, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday, citing sources.
The Seahawks were in need of a quarterback after trading Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday. Seattle's roster has undergone other major changes in recent days, including trading wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers and releasing wideout Tyler Lockett.
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Darnold had a career renaissance last season in Minnesota, leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record while making the Pro Bowl. The former No. 3 overall pick had career-bests in passing yards (4,319), passing touchdowns (35), completion percentage (66.2 percent) and passer rating (102.5).
Over the first six years of his career, Darnold bounced around the league and never found success. The New York Jets gave him three seasons as their starting quarterback before trading him to the Carolina Panthers. After two up-and-down seasons in Charlotte, Darnold spent a year backing up Brock Purdy in San Francisco before finally shining in Minneapolis.
The Seahawks' hope now is that Darnold has found a stable, long-term home in Seattle.
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