Darnold incentives

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Do we believe that’s a policy they will stick too, with a 28 yo QB just finding his groove in the nfl? I’d also sign JSN this offseason

Yes. It's been by many insiders JS doesn't want to make the mistakes he did with Russell Wilson and being held to ransom.

 

[ivotuk]

One other thing, if you win a Championship, and become well known in a City like Seattle or other NFL Cities as a team first person, you can make a lot more money throughout your lifetime than you would by arguing for a bigger contract.

 

[sutz]

Sam Darnold doesn't strike me as the kind of guy who would hold out for more money in the middle of his contract. Schneider seems to maintain good contact with all of his players, maybe they're already talking this over. I think everybody stands pat next season and then we worry about a new deal that meets contemporaneous standards.

 

[flv2]

Darnold is effectively on a 1-year prove-it contract with a $27.5M injury clause. I don't expect Darnold to play for a $27.5M base in 2026. I expect the Seahawks to announce a new contract in August. I'll leave it at that.