During Day 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Seahawks selected Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe 92nd overall, who could test Darnold for his spot, much like J.J. McCarthy would have had Darnold re-signed with the Vikings.

After drafting Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe in the third-round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks are trading veteran backup quarterback Sam Howell to the Minnesota Vikings, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Minnesota Vikings acquired quarterback Sam Howell in a trade with Seattle during the NFL draft. They swapped fifth-round picks with the Seahawks for a young backup for J.J.