What led to Darnold leaving the Vikings in free agency and winding up in Seattle?

The Minnesota Vikings' miserable season came under the spotlight in Week 13 when the Sam Darnold-led Seattle Seahawks trounced the quarterback's former team by a 26-0 margin. While Darnold wasn't dominant in the contest,

Leading the league in turnovers is no way to win the NFC West, as Seattle is four victories from doing, or winning in the playoffs.

The Seattle Seahawks got the right quarterback in Sam Darnold, but how close was he to remaining with the Minnesota Vikings after the 2024 season?

Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks shut out the Minnesota Vikings 26-0 in his revenge game at home. Darnold threw for 128 yards, completing 14-of-26 passes, while Zach Charbonnet ran in the Seahawks' lone score.

Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald revealed that QB Sam Darnold will be monitored throughout the week after suffering an injury in Week 13.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed catches a 33-yard pass from quarterback Sam Darnold in Week 14 vs. the Falcons at Mercdes-Benz Stadium.