Seattle Seahawks' Sam Darnold receives praise from teammate ahead of title defense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:56 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold enters the new NFL season with high expectations after leading the team to the Super Bowl win last season. His teammate, defensive tackle Jarran Reed, described Darnold as 'elite' and expressed trust in his leadership. Darnold must demonstrate his ability to maintain success without former offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. The Seahawks will begin their title defense in a rematch against the New England Patriots, aiming to capitalize on Darnold's previous success and surrounding talent.
- •Sam Darnold leads Seattle Seahawks into new NFL season
- •Teammate Jarran Reed calls Darnold 'elite'
- •Darnold's success critical for Seahawks' title defense
- •Seahawks face New England Patriots in season opener
- •Darnold must adapt without former coordinator Klint Kubiak
- 2:11 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Darnold Gets Harsh Dig Ahead of Seahawks-Chiefs Game
- 6:56 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks news: Sam Darnold gets 'elite' take from defender ahead of title defense
"Unlike in recent years, Sam Darnold will enter the new season with great expectations. After leading the Seattle Seahawks to the Vince Lombardi Trophy in a career turnaround last season, Darnold will have to prove that his resurgence was more than a one-off revival. The pressure will be extra heavy for Darnold, especially since he will try to […] The post Seahawks news: Sam Darnold gets 'elite' take from defender ahead of title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold silenced many doubters as he played a major role in the team’s Super Bowl LX title last season. However, ahead of the final preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs and with the 2026 NFL season nearing, Darnold still had doubters.Last season, Darnold had 559 pass snaps for the Seahawks, […] The post Sam Darnold Gets Harsh Dig Ahead of Seahawks-Chiefs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:11 AMSam Darnold Gets Harsh Dig Ahead of Seahawks-Chiefs Game
Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold silenced many doubters as he played a major role in the team’s Super Bowl LX title last season. However, ahead of the final preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs and with the 2026 NFL season nearing, Darnold still had doubters.Last season, Darnold had 559 pass snaps for the Seahawks, […] The post Sam Darnold Gets Harsh Dig Ahead of Seahawks-Chiefs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 6:56 AMSeahawks news: Sam Darnold gets 'elite' take from defender ahead of title defense
Unlike in recent years, Sam Darnold will enter the new season with great expectations. After leading the Seattle Seahawks to the Vince Lombardi Trophy in a career turnaround last season, Darnold will have to prove that his resurgence was more than a one-off revival. The pressure will be extra heavy for Darnold, especially since he will try to […] The post Seahawks news: Sam Darnold gets 'elite' take from defender ahead of title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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