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.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Vikings got Howell for a pick swap, as they sent the No. 142 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft to the Seahawks for Howell and the No. 172 overall pick in the fifth round.

After taking Jalen Milroe during the third round of the NFL Draft on Friday, the quarterback room in Seattle was starting to get a little crowded, so the Seahawks fixed that problem on Saturday by dealing away Sam Howell to the Minnesota Vikings,