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Sam Darnold Injury History & Analysis

Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold
Player Profile
QB SEA

Height

6'3"

Weight

225 lbs.

Experience

7 yrs.

Bye

10

Birthday

Jun 05, 1997

Age

27.8

College

USC

NFL Draft Pick

2018 - Rd 1, Pk 3

Sam Darnold's Injury Guide

Low Risk

Chance of Injury in 2025

30.7%

% chance misses at least 2 quarters

Chance of Injury per Game

2.1%

1- 17√1-% Inj/Season

Projected Games Missed 2025

1.20

Durability

3.40

Ability to produce despire relatively minor injuries. 5 being most durable

Injury analysis powered by Draft Sharks Injury Guide, formerly Sports Injury Predictor

Sam Darnold's Injury Status

No active injuries.

Sam Darnold Injury History

Date League Injury Games Missed Details
Sep 22, 2024
NFL Knee Unspecified Bruise
Grade 1
- Darnold suffered a knee bruise during the game but returned to finish the game.
Sep 1, 2022
NFL Pedal Ankle (high) Sprain
Grade 3
9 Darnold went down in the preseason. He came off IR on November 7.
Nov 7, 2021
NFL Shoulder Scapula Fracture
Grade 1
5 Darnold suffered a crack of the shoulder scapula in his throwing arm in Week 9's game against the Patriots
Oct 31, 2021
NFL Head Cranial Concussion
Grade 1
- Darnold sustained a concussion during the fourth quarter of Week 8's game in Atlanta
Nov 1, 2020
NFL Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain
Grade 1
2 Darnold re-injured his shoulder in the loss vs. Kansas City. He missed 2 games
Oct 1, 2020
NFL Shoulder A/C Joint Sprain
Grade 1
2 Darnold suffered a sprained shoulder in the loss vs. Broncos. He missed 2 games
Sep 12, 2019
NFL Cervical Throat Mononucleosis
Grade 1
3 Darnold was diagnosed with mononucleosis and missed practices ahead of the Week 2 game against the Browns. He missed 3 games due to the illness
Nov 4, 2018
NFL Pedal Foot Sprain
Grade 1
3 Darnold missed 3 games with a sprained right foot.
Sep 29, 2017
Non-NFL Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull
Unspecified Grade 1
- Darnold dealt with an ankle injury for much of the 2017 season. He didn't miss any games but was pulled early from at least 1 game.
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Sam Darnold Injury News

Could Sam Darnold Be One And Done In Seattle?

9:36pm UTC 3/18/25

Could Sam Darnold Be One And Done In Seattle?

QB Sam Darnold's contract with the Seahawks is officially for three years and $100.5 million. But Pro Football Talk reports that the deal is structured so that Seattle can cut ties after this season if it wants. Darnold's $37.5 million in 2025 is fully guaranteed, but his 2026 salary doesn't become guaranteed until a week after the Super Bowl.

Seahawks Land Sam Darnold with Three-Year Deal

2:24pm UTC 3/10/25

Seahawks Land Sam Darnold with Three-Year Deal

The Seahawks have agreed to a three-year, $100.5 million deal with QB Sam Darnold, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. That includes $55 million in guarantees.

Sam Darnold Throws for 347 + 5 TDs Routing Falcons

5:06pm UTC 12/8/24

Sam Darnold Throws for 347 + 5 TDs Routing Falcons

Vikings QB Sam Darnold went wild against the Atlanta Falcons supporting both Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison to top-five fantasy performances. The Falcons pass defense has struggled throughout the season and Darnold took full advantage completing 22 of 28 passes.

Sam Darnold One-And-Done In Minnesota?

10:38am UTC 12/8/24

Sam Darnold One-And-Done In Minnesota?

The Vikings and QB Sam Darnold have not had any discussions about a long-term contract, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Darnold is scheduled to hit free agency in March. He's had a nice season for Minnesota, but the team spent the 10th overall pick of this year's draft on QB J.J. McCarthy, who's the favorite to start next season.

Sam Darnold Throws Two Late TD Passes

6:31pm UTC 12/1/24

Sam Darnold Throws Two Late TD Passes

Vikings QB Sam Darnold struggled for most of Sunday's win over the Cardinals but saved his fantasy line (and the victory) with a pair of TD passes late. Darnold hit TE Johnny Mundt from 4 yards out for a score near the end of the third quarter. He found RB Aaron Jones for a 5-yard TD late in the fourth to take the lead for good. Darnold finished the game with 235 yards, 2 TDs, 5 sacks taken but no turnovers.

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