"The Seahawks-Patriots matchup in Super Bowl LX is front and center in the NFL, but let's not forget the offseason begins as soon as the confetti starts to rain down Sunday night. And Super Bowl week is a good place to gather intel on what could happen over the next few months for all 32 teams. National reporters Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano have been in San Francisco all week, talking to execs, coaches, agents, scouts, players and other team sources."
"Graziano: As he gears up for the Super Bowl, remember that Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has a $15 million 2026 roster bonus that becomes fully guaranteed Feb. 13, along with $2.5 million of his 2026 salary. The Seahawks are rigid with their veteran contract structures and will not guarantee money outside of the first year, so when he signed with Seattle last offseason, Darnold's only guaranteed money was his $32 million signing bonus and $5.5 million in 2025 salary and bonuses."
Super Bowl week marks the start of offseason decision-making and serves as a prime opportunity for teams to gather intel on personnel moves. Executives, coaches, agents, scouts and players provided information about likely free-agent targets, quarterback scenarios in free agency and anticipated coordinator and coaching hires. Topics include Maxx Crosby's trade candidacy and the open NFLPA director position. Seattle's Sam Darnold carries a $15 million 2026 roster bonus that becomes fully guaranteed Feb. 13 plus $2.5 million of 2026 salary; his only prior guarantees were a $32 million signing bonus and $5.5 million in 2025 salary and bonuses. Darnold has earned $3 million in incentives and can add $1 million with a Super Bowl win. The early guarantee trigger forces Seattle to decide before free agency.
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