After questions about what Darnold's market would be in free agency, he signs a deal that includes an AAV of $33.5 million, which ranks No. 18 in the NFL. In Seattle, Darnold also reunites with Klint Kubiak, the new Seahawks offensive coordinator who worked with Darnold during his one season with the San Francisco 49ers .

Around this time last year, most Vikings watchers were preparing for (and ready for) the likely end of the Kirk Cousins era. Cousins did, indeed, leave for a lucrative deal with the Falcons, one Atlanta surely regrets.

Quarterback Sam Darnold has agreed on a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.