The team opted to sign Sam Darnold, and the three-year, $100.5 million contract could raise some eyebrows. However, the details are always what end up mattering. And they make the deal significantly better for the franchise,

The Seahawks are betting on the philosophy change Darnold adopted the last few years with the 49ers and Vikings will carry over to Seattle.

But as first reported by Pro Football Talk Sunday, Darnold’s contract contains fully guaranteed money for only the 2025 season, meaning that if things really go awry, Seattle could cut him following this season and be back in the market for a quarterback a year from now.