Field Gulls on Sam Darnold

ArticleSeahawks Reacts Survey: Is Sam Darnold Seattle’s starting quarterback in 2027?
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The franchise QB he looked like for about 10 weeks last year and the playoff run has regressed back to something close to the worst version of himself, and that volatility doesn't sound like a recipe for a massive contract extension. Darnold's contract is up in 2027, so he could play out the rest of his deal and have another "prove-it" moment
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Darnold's 2026 regression threatens his 2027 starter status as contract expires.

Darnold's 2026 season performance has regressed significantly from his 2025 NFC Championship Game brilliance and 10-week stretch as a franchise-caliber QB; the volatility and poor start to 2026 raise questions about his future as Seattle's starter in 2027 when his contract expires, with the source noting he may not command a massive contract extension given the regression and that barring an amazing second half, his role should be called into question.

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