Sam Darnold enters the 2026 NFL season as Seattle Seahawks quarterback after leading the team to Super Bowl LX victory in 2025, when he posted 4,048 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions while completing 67.7 percent of his passes. The Seahawks’ offense features returning weapons including Jaxon Smith-Njigba and a veteran offensive line that limited sacks the prior year, supporting volume in a scheme emphasizing efficiency and play-action. However, Darnold exited the Week 1 opener against the Patriots with a hip injury sustained on the first drive, was ruled out for the remainder of the game, and faces an uncertain return timeline pending further imaging. His three-year, $100.5 million contract runs through 2027, with extension discussions likely influenced by 2026 performance amid a competitive NFC West schedule.