Sam Darnold Fantasy Football News

Sam Darnold
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, Seattle Seahawks

Age: 29
Weight: 225 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: USC

ADP: 184
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has 'very unique soft-tissue' injury

ESPN

Sep 15 · 8:33 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is dealing with what the team described as a "very unique soft-tissue" injury that is not expected to sideline him long term.

Related players: Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe

Fantasy Impact:

The story said the Seahawks released a statement to local reporters Monday explaining that Darnold's hip joint is unaffected. The team called it a "short-term injury," but said there is no firm timeline for Darnold's return. The story added sources previously told ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Darnold is expected to at least miss Week 2 at the Arizona. Perhaps another sign the injury is short-term is the team hasn't brought in another QB, and it looks like Lock will start with Milroe as the backup if Darnold does have to miss Week 2.

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold expected to miss Week 2

Ian Rapoport

Sep 10 · 1:04 PM EDT

Sam Darnold is expected to miss next week's game, but he should be back sooner, rather than later, sources say. Could be just a few weeks.

With 17 days from Wed. until their Week 3 game against the Commanders, Darnold gets a schedule break, as well.

Fantasy Impact:

Lock is positioned to start Week 2 and becomes relevant in two-quarterback and superflex formats. Darnold’s apparent avoidance of a major injury reduces the likelihood that Lock develops into a long-term waiver option.

Smith-Njigba remains a strong weekly start after Lock successfully funneled the passing game through him Wednesday night. The quarterback change creates more concern for Seattle’s secondary pass-catchers and could allow opponents to devote additional attention to the running game.

Seahawks RB Jadarian Price returns to practice

News Tribune

Aug 18 · 5:45 PM EDT

Jadarian Price returned to full participation in practice Monday for the first time in more than a week. The rookie first-round draft choice went right into the starting offense as the lead running back. He took handoffs and caught passes from quarterback Sam Darnold in the shells-and-helmets practice.

Related players: Zach Charbonnet, Emanuel Wilson, George Holani

Fantasy Impact:

Price had missed the previous five full practices with what coach Mike Macdonald described as a sore upper leg, the story said. The story mentioned Price will be the lead back, but we've seen reports saying it will be more of a committee. However, with Charbonnet still out because of his knee injury, Price's competition is Wilson and Holani. It makes sense to ease Price into a big workload, but with Charbonnet's timeline unknown, it's easy to see a path toward Price being the team's RB1.

QB Sam Darnold signs three-year deal with Seattle Seahawks

Dianna Russini

Mar 10, 2025 · 2:30 PM EDT

Sam Darnold has agreed to terms with the Seahawks, per source.

The top free agent quarterback available, Darnold gets the three-year deal he sought and heads to Seattle after a career year in Minnesota.

Related Players: Sam Howell, J.J. McCarthy, Daniel Jones

Fantasy Impact:

Darnold gets a long(er)-term deal, but it's not the best situation fantasy-wise. With Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf out of the building, the veteran will see a downgrade both in offensive line and receiver talent from Minnesota. Looking ahead, the Seahawks will get a guy who is seven years younger, but it would be hard to argue that Geno Smith is less talented than the journeyman.