The reclamation project is complete.
After revitalizing his career with the Vikings last season, veteran quarterback Sam Darnold has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks. It’s reportedly a 3-year, $100.5 million deal for Darnold with $55 million guaranteed.
This seemed like the likely landing spot for Darnold after the Seahawks traded former franchise quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders over the weekend.
Though the Vikings wanted Darnold back if the price was right, they simply couldn’t afford to pay that much for his services, especially with young quarterback J.J. McCarthy waiting in the wings.
A source told the Pioneer Press last month at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis that McCarthy is expected to be ready for organized team activities this spring. That would be a big step in the right direction for McCarthy taking over for the Vikings under center.
In other news, the Vikings also lost backup quarterback Nick Mullens a few hours into the legal tampering period as he reportedly agreed to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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