After Seattle traded away wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the number 14 suddenly became available for usage. Naturally, everyone sort of felt like that would eventually go to Darnold, who has worn No. 14 with all four previous teams he's played for in this league, as well as what he wore when he was the USC quarterback.

Going against Darnold last season, Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald knows first-hand what teams have to do to prep for the quarterback, who had the best year of his career in 2024. M