Darnold, 28, was largely considered a draft bust prior to the 2024 season, but he changed the perception with a 4,319-yard, 35-touchdown campaign in Minnesota. Has the former No.

No player will have a brighter spotlight on him in training camp than quarterback Sam Darnold. That's just the nature of the position he plays, and when you're new to a team, a free-agent addition coming off a Pro-Bowl season, there's going to be a lot of interest in how you perform.

Darnold’s competitiveness is already showing in his 1st practices for Seattle. The team’s coach approves. And he’s not surprised.