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The best thing the Seattle Seahawks did last offseason was sign quarterback Sam Darnold to a three-year contract worth $100.5 million. Getting Darnold on a multi-year contract worth an annual average salary around $33 million proved to be a steal. It's a huge reason why the Seahawks captured Super Bowl 60.
Darnold will possess interest in renegotiating that contract next offseason. He'll have one year left heading into the 2027 campaign, which is typically when players start talking about extensions. The latest quarterback deal in free agency just provided him with even more leverage.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year contract worth $88 million. Jones will earn $44 million annually, roughly $11 million more than Darnold's 2026 salary. It's safe to assume Darnold's representation is anxiously awaiting their opportunity to meet with John Schneider.
Jones played admirably for a small sample size in 2025. His campaign ended prematurely due to a season-ending Achilles injury. He still managed to get considerably more money than Darnold did last offseason.
Assuming the 2026 season isn't a disaster, Darnold will be positioned to command more than $50 million annually from the Seahawks. It's partially why Schneider has taken a more conservative approach to free agency this offseason. He knows a big-money extension with Darnold is coming down the pipeline.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Daniel Jones contract just gave Sam Darnold more leverage
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Darnold will possess interest in renegotiating that contract next offseason. He'll have one year left heading into the 2027 campaign, which is typically when players start talking about extensions. The latest quarterback deal in free agency just provided him with even more leverage.
The Indianapolis Colts signed Daniel Jones to a two-year contract worth $88 million. Jones will earn $44 million annually, roughly $11 million more than Darnold's 2026 salary. It's safe to assume Darnold's representation is anxiously awaiting their opportunity to meet with John Schneider.
Jones played admirably for a small sample size in 2025. His campaign ended prematurely due to a season-ending Achilles injury. He still managed to get considerably more money than Darnold did last offseason.
Assuming the 2026 season isn't a disaster, Darnold will be positioned to command more than $50 million annually from the Seahawks. It's partially why Schneider has taken a more conservative approach to free agency this offseason. He knows a big-money extension with Darnold is coming down the pipeline.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Daniel Jones contract just gave Sam Darnold more leverage
Continue reading...
