Darnold, 28, was largely considered a draft bust prior to the 2024 season, but he changed the perception with a 4,319-yard, 35-touchdown campaign in Minnesota. Has the former No.

Darnold’s competitiveness is already showing in his 1st practices for Seattle. The team’s coach approves. And he’s not surprised.

No player will have a brighter spotlight on him in training camp than quarterback Sam Darnold. That's just the nature of the position he plays, and when you're new to a team, a free-agent addition coming off a Pro-Bowl season, there's going to be a lot of interest in how you perform.