The team opted to sign Sam Darnold, and the three-year, $100.5 million contract could raise some eyebrows. However, the details are always what end up mattering. And they make the deal significantly better for the franchise,

The Seattle Seahawks made some big moves this offseason. They traded away quarterback Geno Smith and wide receiver DK Metcalf. They replaced both with free agency additions, coming to terms with Sam Darnold, who will replace Smith, and Cooper Kupp, who will take Metcalf's spot.

But as first reported by Pro Football Talk Sunday, Darnold’s contract contains fully guaranteed money for only the 2025 season, meaning that if things really go awry, Seattle could cut him following this season and be back in the market for a quarterback a year from now.