The Seattle Times Seahawks on Sam Darnold

Darnold's $33.5M average salary ranks 16th; another SB could trigger major raise.

Darnold is in the second season of a three-year, $100.5 million contract signed in March 2025, with an average salary of $33.5 million ranking 16th among QBs for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The deal includes a $35.5 million salary for 2027 and a $10 million roster bonus due March 17. Another Super Bowl title or deep playoff run would likely make him deserving of a significant raise, potentially matching the $55 million per year of six QBs tied for third-highest QB salaries in 2026, or approaching Baker Mayfield's recent three-year, $165 million deal.

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