Sam Darnold prepares for Seahawks' Super Bowl defense amid offseason changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Sam Darnold participated in training camp with the Seattle Seahawks as they prepare to defend their Super Bowl title. Darnold, coming off his first NFL championship, expressed confidence in his ability to contribute, focusing on building rapport with wide receiver Rashid Shaheed and adapting to the new offensive scheme under coordinator Brian Fleury. Darnold emphasized maintaining a steady mindset amidst past narratives surrounding his career, while also appreciating his evolving relationship with Fleury from their time together in San Francisco. As his ninth NFL season approaches, Darnold is aware of potential scrutiny from the HBO series 'Hard Knocks' with the Seahawks.
- •Darnold is entering his ninth NFL season with the Seahawks.
- •He aims to build chemistry with Rashid Shaheed, who recently signed a $51 million contract.
- •Darnold is adapting to a new offensive scheme under coordinator Brian Fleury.
- •He feels confident and focused on the upcoming season rather than past narratives as a transient quarterback.
- •The Seahawks are featured in the upcoming season of 'Hard Knocks.'
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold uninterested in narratives about him, but ready to help Seahawks defend Super Bowl crown
"Less than six months removed from his first NFL title, Sam Darnold briefly chuckled to himself. Darnold was asked Thursday if he feels the narratives about him have gone by the wayside. For years, the discourse on Darnold centered around him being a bust, considering his pedigree as a former No. 3 overall pick, and a transient quarterback who hopped from team to team.
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