The Seahawks Spent $100 Million on a New Quarterback. It Might Not Matter.

The only way to justify a change is to reallocate savings to position groups that can help Sam Darnold thrive, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 19h

Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Into Trump Political Operation

Elon Musk has signaled he wants to make some donations not just to his own super PAC, which is called America PAC and has spent heavily on President Trump in the past, but to an outside entity.

The New York Times - 11h

Seahawks trade D.K. Metcalf to Steelers: Fantasy Football fallout, where to draft, new outlooks, more

Metcalf is entering a precarious quarterback situation

CBS Sports - 2d

Sources: Darnold to Seahawks on $100.5M deal

The Seahawks found their replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a 3-year, $100.5 million deal with QB Sam Darnold, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

ESPN - 20h

2025 NFL free agency: Patriots sign veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs to two-year deal

Dobbs spent the 2024 season with the 49ers

CBS Sports - 1d

Sam Darnold signing with Seahawks: Former Vikings QB agrees to three-year, $100.5 million contract, per report

Darnold finds a new NFL home out west

CBS Sports - 1d

New York Jets to sign QB Justin Fields, according to reports

The New York Jets have their next quarterback in Justin Fields. The signing is a two-year, $40 million deal according to multiple reports.

NBC News - 1d

NFL free-agent rankings: Top 5 QBs include Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers

Which quarterbacks might sign to be starters next season?

Yahoo Sports - 5d

DK Metcalf reportedly joining Steelers in trade from Seahawks, will sign $150M contract

Metcalf will sign a five-year, $150 million contract extension with the Steelers upon joining them. The extension will include four new years and $132 million in new money, per the report.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Sources: Seahawks DT Reed back on 3-year deal

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed is returning to the team on a three-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 2d

Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold agree to three-year, $100M deal, according to reports

The Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold have agreed to a three-year deal worth $100.5 million, according to multiple reports.

NBC News - 1d

Seahawks to re-sign key LB Jones, source says

The Seahawks have agreed to re-sign linebacker Ernest Jones IV to a three-year, $33 million deal that includes $15 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN - 1d

Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100

Art Schallock, former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 100. Before his death, he was the oldest surviving major leaguer. Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson have more.

CBS News - 1d

Bills quarterback Allen agrees record £255m contract extension

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen agrees a new contract extension until 2030 worth up to a reported $330m (£255m) that will make him one of the highest paid players in NFL history.

BBC News - 2d

QB1 & only: Giants ink DeVito, lone QB on roster

The Giants have re-signed quarterback Tommy DeVito to a one-year, $1 million deal. DeVito is the only quarterback on New York's roster, with the team expected to add a veteran in free agency.

ESPN - 3d

New York is walking a thin line on Palestinian Studies

Political interference in curricular matters is an unwarranted violation of academic freedom.

The Hill - 1d

Whatever the Seahawks’ Plan Is After Trading Geno Smith, It Better Work

The franchise shipped its established starting quarterback away for a late Day 2 draft pick. What’s going on in Seattle?

The New York Times - 3d

What does Raiders' deal for Geno Smith mean for Sam Darnold’s free-agent options?

The Geno Smith-Pete Carroll reunion opens up a quarterback slot in Seattle, putting Darnold in play for the Seahawks.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Justin Fields signs with Jets: Fantasy Football fallout, 2025 outlooks for Garrett Wilson, more

The Jets have a new starting quarterback

CBS Sports - 1d

Sources: Raiders acquire QB Smith from Seattle

Quarterback Geno Smith is headed to Las Vegas after the Raiders acquired him from the Seahawks for a third-round draft pick, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 3d

Seattle Seahawks 2025 offseason: The Sam Darnold era begins after DK Metcalf and Geno Smith are out the door

After a 10-win season, Seattle completely upended the roster and changed quarterbacks, bringing in Sam Darnold after trading away Geno Smith and DK Metcalf.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Lucy Dacus Might Not Text You Back

Don’t get her wrong, though. Dacus, a Grammy-winning musician, just prefers to have conversations in person. How we talk (or why we don’t) with the one we love is a theme on her new album.

The New York Times - 2h

Jaguars find their new backup quarterback: A look at who will be QB2 behind Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville

Nick Mullens comes over from the Vikings

CBS Sports - 1d

Man Utd to leave Old Trafford for new stadium

Manchester United have officially announced plans to leave Old Trafford, their home for more than 100 years, and move into a new stadium.

ESPN - 17h

Next Xbox Might Not Be A Traditional Console, May Launch in 2027, Per Insider

Xbox representatives have suggested that the console brand is due for a shake-up in recent months, with Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer stating that the next Xbox should be " more innovative ." A ...

GameSpot - 1d

Derek Carr staying in New Orleans on restructured deal

The Saints will have Derek Carr on their roster in 2025 and likely as their starting quarterback.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Social Security to increase overpayment withholdings to 100% from 10%

The clawback reversal would apply to new overpayments and will save $7 billion over 10 years.

MarketWatch - 1d

Sam Darnold reportedly signing with Seahawks for 3 years, $100.5 million, with $55M guaranteed

Darnold hit free agency as the most attractive QB on the market.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Billy Joel sells part of Long Island estate: A 5,500-square-foot gatehouse on 5 beachfront acres for $8.5 million

To call it a gatehouse might be an understatement: This property has two kitchens, a pool and an extra apartment.

MarketWatch - 1d

Australian man survives 100 days with artificial heart in world-first success

Sydney surgeons ‘enormously proud’ after patient in his 40s receives the Australian-designed implant designed as a bridge before donor heart. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

The Guardian - 12h

3/10: CBS Evening News

U.S. stocks plunge after Trump's comments on potential recession sparks sell-off; Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100

CBS News - 1d

Tackle Morgan Moses, Patriots reportedly agree on 3-year, $24 million deal

Moses, 34, played right tackle for the Jets last season and will now protect second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Omeda Studios launches update for Predecessor MOBA as players surpass 2 million

Omeda Studios has announced its player count has crossed two million as it launches a new 1.4 update for the MOBA Predecessor.

VentureBeat - 4d

NFL free agency: Darnold set for Seattle in reported $110.5m deal as Fields heads to Jets

Quarterback will replace Geno Smith in Seattle Jets move on from Aaron Rodgers era Khalil Mack set to re-sign with Chargers Quarterback Sam Darnold has agreed on a three-year, $110.5m contract ...

The Guardian - 1d

Sources: Steelers trading for star WR Metcalf

The Seahawks are trading DK Metcalf to the Steelers, who are signing the wide receiver to a five-year, $150 million contract, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 1d

Bills QB Josh Allen gets new deal with reported record $250 million guaranteed

NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million, which would make him among the league’s highest-paid players.

NBC News - 2d

Free agency reaction show: Which moves matter the most? | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast

The NFL's legal tampering window did not disappoint. While the new league year officially begins tomorrow most of the free agency dominoes have already fallen. Yahoo's senior NFL reporter Jori ...

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Trial Set for Men Accused of Targeting Iranian Dissident in New York

Prosecutors say the men helped direct a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at Masih Alinejad. The trial is expected to show Iran’s efforts to punish those who criticize it, no matter where they are.

The New York Times - 2d

Sources: Ex-Jets, Broncos QB Wilson to Dolphins

Free agent quarterback Zach Wilson reached agreement with the Dolphins on a one-year, $6 million, fully guaranteed deal that could grow to $10 million.

ESPN - 20h

In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent

As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.

CBS News - 1d

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