Sam Darnold: Grateful for time with Vikings, excited to keep building with Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks will host the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, with quarterback Sam Darnold now leading the Seahawks' offense. Last season, Darnold played for the Vikings and threw three touchdowns in a victory against Seattle. His performance in that game contributed to the Seahawks' interest in signing him as a free agent. Darnold's stint with the Vikings revitalized his career, which had been trending toward a journeyman path. Despite his appreciation for his time in Minnesota, Darnold is focused on helping Seattle succeed. His tenure with the Vikings ended with consecutive losses in the final regular-season game and the wild card round. With J.J. McCarthy now at the helm for the Vikings, there may be some reconsideration in Minnesota about allowing Darnold to leave, especially if he performs well against them again.