Few would argue the Seattle Seahawks' 2026 Super Bowl championship wouldn't have been possible without quarterback Sam Darnold.
The 28-year-old signal-caller threw for 4,048 yards, 25 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions with a passer rating of 99.1 while leading Seattle to a 14-3 record, a division title, and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.
Some said Darnold was a one-year wonder after his career-reviving season with the Minnesota Vikings two years ago, which led to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seahawks.
During a recent appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," Eisen put Seahawks general manager John Schneider on the spot and asked him if the team was going to do anything with Darnold's contract following the Super Bowl win, likely referring to an extension.
"Are you a former player now?" Schneider joked, referring to his trying to get Darnold more money. "We want him to be our quarterback for a long time, for sure. He came in and fit in just like seamless. Everything everyone said about him…to see him come in and fit in right away and be that humble, tough leader - he's just got a cool way about him."
Darnold has two more years left on his current deal, but that Super Bowl ring will likely be the first thing mentioned at the negotiating table when the two sides eventually do sit down to discuss another deal.
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This story was originally published February 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM.