The best season of Sam Darnold's career ended with back-to-back duds, but the Seahawks aren't focused on the final chapter of the quarterback's 2024 season. Seattle traded Geno Smith to the Raiders in order to make space for Darnold to become their starting quarterback and he officially signed his three-year deal with the team on Thursday.

Once the Seattle Seahawks traded quarterback Geno Smith, Sam Darnold saw his opening. The Seahawks introduced Darnold on Thursday after he signed a three-year deal he agreed to earlier in the week. The contract is worth $100.

Joining Darnold on his first official day in Seattle is his girlfriend, Katie Hoofnagle, who has stood by her man's side since they started dating in 2023. Hoofnagle took to Instagram on Thursday night to share their first couple photo in their new home city.