SAM DARNOLD
#14 - QB
50/82, 621 yds, 5 TDs, 1 Int in last 3 games
NEWS
Sun, Dec 07, 2025

4:57 PM - Sam Darnold (Sea) completed 20 of 30 passes for 249 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in Sunday's 37-9 win over the Falcons. He added 23 rushing yards on three carries.

Wed, Dec 03, 2025

6:57 PM - Sam Darnold (Sea) (ankle) isn't listed on the Seahawks' first Week 14 injury report Wednesday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.

Mon, Dec 01, 2025

1:13 PM - Sam Darnold (Sea) Mike Macdonald said Monday that Darnold was dealing with an ankle injury during Sunday's win over the Vikings, but the quarterback "should be good to go" for Week 14 against the Falcons, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Sun, Nov 23, 2025

6:54 PM - Sam Darnold (Sea) completed 16 of 26 passes for 244 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Titans.

Sun, Oct 12, 2025

6:34 PM - Sam Darnold (Sea) completed 16 of 27 passes for 295 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while adding four carries for two yards in the Seahawks' 20-12 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Sun, Sep 14, 2025

5:42 PM - Sam Darnold (Sea) completed 22 of 33 passes for 295 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Steelers.

Sat, Aug 23, 2025

3:29 PM - Sam Darnold (Sea) and other key players will be held out of Saturday's preseason finale at Green Bay, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Wed, Aug 13, 2025

7:28 PM - Sam Darnold (Sea) Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Darnold and the Seattle starters will play in Friday's preseason contest against the Chiefs, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Aug 03, 2025

12:46 PM - Sam Darnold (Sea) and the rest of the Seahawks' starters won't play in Thursday's preseason game versus the Raiders, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.

Wed, Jul 23, 2025

10:57 AM - Sam Darnold (Sea) will take the first-team quarterback reps when training camp starts Wednesday, and there isn't a quarterback competition with rookie third-round pick Jalen Milroe, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Mar 10, 2025

2:27 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) and the Seahawks reached agreement Monday on a three-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Tue, Mar 04, 2025

3:47 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) Vikings will not franchise tag Darnold by Tuesday's deadline, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Mon, Mar 03, 2025

10:45 AM - Sam Darnold (Min) Giants and Raiders are believed to have the most interest in Darnold, but the Titans and Steelers may also vie for his services, according to Alec Lewis of Athletic.

Sun, Dec 08, 2024

4:34 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) completed 22 of 28 passes for 347 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions and added four rushes for seven yards in the Vikings' 42-21 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Sun, Dec 01, 2024

4:40 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) completed 21 of 31 passes for 235 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 23-22 win over the Cardinals. He added 22 rushing yards on four carries.

Sun, Nov 24, 2024

6:18 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) completed 22 of 34 passes for 330 yards wtih two touchdowns and zero interceptions in Sunday's 30-27 overtime win against the Bears.

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

4:40 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) (foot) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Wed, Nov 20, 2024

5:43 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) was limited in practice Wednesday due to a foot injury.

Sun, Nov 17, 2024

4:50 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) (right hand) completed 20 of 32 pass attempts for 246 yards and two touchdowns while adding 18 rushing yards and a third score (one fumble) off of eight carries in Sunday's 23-13 win over Tennessee.

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

4:55 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) (right hand) practiced fully Thursday.

Wed, Nov 13, 2024

5:41 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) was limited at Wednesday's practice due to a right hand injury.

Sun, Nov 10, 2024

6:46 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) completed 24 of 38 passes for 241 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Sunday's 12-7 win over the Jaguars.

Sun, Oct 20, 2024

5:41 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) completed 22 of 27 passes for 259 yards with a touchdown and an interception and added four rushes for 39 yards in the Vikings' 31-29 loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Sun, Oct 06, 2024

2:12 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) completed 14 of 31 passes for 179 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jets.

Sun, Sep 29, 2024

5:04 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) completed 20 of 28 passes for 275 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions and added seven carries for 15 yards in the Vikings' 31-29 win over the Packers on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.

Wed, Sep 25, 2024

5:02 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) (knee) was a full participant at Wednesday's walkthrough.

Mon, Sep 23, 2024

2:00 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) Vikings announced Monday that Darnold (knee) sustained a bone bruise during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans and is not expected to miss any time due to the injury, Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Sun, Sep 22, 2024

6:48 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) completed 17 of 28 passes for 181 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's 34-7 win over the Texans.

Sun, Sep 15, 2024

4:58 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) completed 17 of 26 passes for 268 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and added five carries for 32 yards in the Vikings' 23-17 win over the 49ers on Sunday. He also committed two fumbles, recovering one.

Tue, Aug 13, 2024

12:47 PM - Sam Darnold (Min) is in line to open the regular season as Minnesota's starting quarterback with J.J. McCarthy (knee) set to undergo surgery to address a meniscus tear, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Tue, Aug 06, 2024

10:38 AM - Sam Darnold (Min) is listed as the starting quarterback on Minnesota's initial preseason depth chart.

Mon, Jan 08, 2024

4:45 AM - Sam Darnold (SF) completed 16 of 26 pass attempts for 189 yards and a touchdown while rushing seven times for 19 yards and another score in Sunday's 21-20 loss to the Rams. He also lost a fumble.

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

11:36 AM - Sam Darnold (SF) will come in after Brock Purdy during Friday's preseason finale against the Chargers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Aug 18, 2023

11:20 AM - Sam Darnold (SF) coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Darnold will play during the first half ahead of Trey Lance on Saturday, with the latter running the backup offense following halftime against the Broncos, Josh Dubow of the Associated Press reports.

Fri, May 12, 2023

8:30 AM - Sam Darnold (SF) Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Darnold, Brock Purdy (elbow) and Trey Lance are "all capable of being franchise-like quarterbacks," David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

Sun, Jan 08, 2023

5:23 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) completed just 5 of 15 passes for 43 yards and two interceptions in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Saints. He also rushed six times for 32 yards.

Sun, Jan 01, 2023

5:27 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) completed 23 of 37 passes for 341 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the Panthers' 30-24 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed five times for 20 yards and committed three fumbles, losing two.

Sat, Dec 24, 2022

5:34 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) completed 15 of 22 passes for 250 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in the Panthers' 37-23 win over the Lions on Saturday. He also rushed six times for 19 yards and another score.

Sun, Dec 18, 2022

4:44 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) completed 14 of 23 passes for 225 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Steelers.

Sun, Dec 11, 2022

8:17 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) completed 14 of 24 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 30-24 win over the Seahawks. He also rushed three times for 31 yards.

Sun, Nov 27, 2022

5:16 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) completed 11 of 19 passes for 164 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Sunday's 23-10 win over the Broncos. He added three rushes for three yards and a touchdown.

Tue, Nov 22, 2022

4:06 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) coach Steve Wilks announced Tuesday that Darnold will start Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wed, Nov 16, 2022

2:55 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Steve Wilks said he'd like to give Darnold some snaps in a game before giving him another chance to start, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Nov 14, 2022

1:05 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) is expected to back up Baker Mayfield against the Ravens on Sunday, as Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that fellow Panthers quarterback P.J. Walker has a high ankle sprain.

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

6:59 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Falcons, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Mon, Nov 07, 2022

9:36 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) reinstated Darnold (ankle) from injured reserve Monday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wed, Nov 02, 2022

3:45 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) said Wednesday that he's "close to 100 percent" following the high left-ankle sprain he suffered in the Panthers' preseason finale, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Mon, Oct 24, 2022

2:32 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) interim head coach Steve Wilks said that PJ Walker will start Sunday's game in Atlanta, regardless of the health of Darnold (ankle) and Baker Mayfield (ankle), Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Oct 19, 2022

3:12 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Steve Wilks said Darnold (ankle) looked good in his return to practice Wednesday but won't be available for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

12:49 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) (ankle) has been designated to return from injured reserve and will be able to practice Wednesday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Mon, Oct 17, 2022

3:41 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) coach Steve Wilks expects Darnold (ankle) to come off injured reserve and practice this week, though he's unsure if Darnold can get up to speed quickly enough to face the Buccaneers on Sunday, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wed, Oct 12, 2022

3:05 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) (ankle) won't be available for Sunday's game at the Rams but could be back for Week 7 against the Buccaneers, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Mon, Oct 03, 2022

11:44 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) (ankle) is still not close to returning from IR, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

1:41 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) (ankle) ditched the walking boot on his left foot as of Thursday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

1:41 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) (ankle) ditched the walking boot on his left foot as of Thursday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

12:24 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Panthers placed Darnold (ankle) on injured reserve Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Sat, Aug 27, 2022

7:20 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Matt Rhule described the injury that Darnold suffered in Friday's preseason finale as a "significant" high ankle sprain, David Newton of ESPN reports.

1:50 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) is expected to be out 4-to-6 weeks after reportedly suffering a high-ankle sprain in Friday's preseason contest, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Fri, Aug 26, 2022

10:35 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) likely suffered a high left ankle sprain during Friday's preseason game versus Bills, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

9:58 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) won't return to Friday's preseason game against the Bills due to a left ankle injury, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

9:50 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) needed a cart to go to the locker room after suffering an apparent left ankle injury during Friday's preseason contest versus the Bills, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.

Mon, Aug 22, 2022

11:57 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) Panthers have chosen Baker Mayfield over Darnold as their Week 1 starting quarterback, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Aug 19, 2022

10:39 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Matt Rhule wasn't ready to announce the Panthers' starting quarterback between Darnold and Baker Mayfield for Week 1 after Friday's preseason loss in New England, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

11:03 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) Darnold nor Baker Mayfield is expected to start Friday's preseason game against New England, with the Panthers resting most of their key players and giving P.J. Walker the start at quarterback, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Sat, Aug 13, 2022

5:22 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) completed two of three passes for 16 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 23-21 preseason victory over the Commanders.

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

9:14 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Matt Rhule said Thursday that Darnold and Baker Mayfield will each play roughly one series apiece during Saturday's preseason game at Washington, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Tue, Aug 09, 2022

3:01 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) was notified Monday by general manager Scott Fitterer that he's not being shopped in trade discussions, Ellis Williams of The Charlotte Observer reports.

3:01 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) was notified Monday by general manager Scott Fitterer that he's not being shopped in trade discussions, Ellis Williams of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Mon, Aug 01, 2022

1:46 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) has been more consistent than Baker Mayfield over the first few days of Carolina's training camp, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

1:46 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) has been more consistent than Baker Mayfield over the first few days of Carolina's training camp, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Wed, Jul 06, 2022

3:37 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) is now in line to compete with Baker Mayfield -- who Carolina traded for Wednesday -- for the team's starting QB job, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Sun, May 01, 2022

7:00 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) remains the Panthers' starting quarterback for now, but rookie third-rounder Matt Corral could get an opportunity to play early in his career if struggles this season, ESPN's David Newton reports.

Tue, Apr 19, 2022

1:48 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo said he views Darnold as his starting quarterback, though McAdoo also added, "that is something I shouldn't have said," per David Newton of ESPN.com.

Fri, Mar 25, 2022

3:21 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Scott Fitterer noted Friday that Darnold is currently "in the lead" for the Panthers' starting QB job, ESPN's David Newton reports.

Sun, Jan 09, 2022

8:16 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) completed 29 of 42 passes for 219 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 41-17 loss to the Buccaneers. He also rushed eight times for 19 yards but lost a fumble.

Mon, Jan 03, 2022

12:17 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Matt Rhule said Monday that he expects Darnold to start Sunday against the Buccaneers, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Jan 02, 2022

7:34 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) completed 17 of 26 passes for 132 yards and an interception in Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Saints. He also was sacked seven times and lost a fumble.

Wed, Dec 29, 2021

2:29 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) will start Sunday's game against the Saints, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Dec 26, 2021

5:31 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) (shoulder) completed 15 of 32 passes for 190 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions in the Panthers' 32-6 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday. He also rushed once for 11 yards and fumbled once but recovered.

9:28 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) (shoulder) is expected to enter Sunday's game against the Buccaneers within a few series in relief of Cam Newton, and he could supplant Newton as the team's starting quarterback for the final two contests of the season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Sat, Dec 25, 2021

4:14 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Panthers activated Darnold (shoulder) from injured reserve Saturday, Darin Gantt of the team's official site reports.

Wed, Dec 22, 2021

3:08 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Newton will start Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, but coach Matt Rhule said Darnold also will get playing time, with the 24-year-old QB cleared for contact after an MRI and CT scan this Tuesday, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports.

Mon, Dec 20, 2021

12:33 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) (shoulder) has been cleared Monday to resume taking contact reps, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Wed, Dec 15, 2021

2:59 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) (shoulder) is likely still a week or two away from being ready for games, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

11:56 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) Panthers have designated Darnold (shoulder) for a return from IR, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

12:21 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Matt Rhule said Monday that it's a "possibility" Darnold (shoulder) returns down the stretch, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Nov 29, 2021

11:53 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) Matt Rhule said Monday that Darnold (shoulder) has resumed throwing "some" and will be further evaluated after the Panthers' bye week, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Nov 14, 2021

9:02 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) Panthers are proceeding as though Darnold (shoulder) won't play again this season, even though his rehab from a partial non-displaced fracture of his right scapula entails only a 4-to-6-week recovery timeline, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Fri, Nov 12, 2021

12:08 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

2:42 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) is expected to be out at least four weeks as a result of the partial non-displaced fracture of his right scapula, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.

Tue, Nov 09, 2021

7:30 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) was diagnosed with an partial fracture of his right scapula Tuesday and could be sidelined for multiple weeks, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Nov 08, 2021

4:56 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Panthers view Darnold as day-to-day after he underwent an MRI on his right shoulder Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

12:20 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) Matt Rhule said Monday that Darnold (shoulder) will receive an MRI, Andrew Siciliano of NFL Network reports.

Sun, Nov 07, 2021

4:08 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) completed 16 of 33 passes for 172 yards and three interceptions in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Patriots.

12:21 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) (shoulder) has been confirmed as the Panthers' starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

11:44 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game versus the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

10:01 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) (shoulder), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, is expected to start, barring any setbacks in pregame warmups, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

8:40 AM - Sam Darnold (Car) (shoulder) remains questionable and is viewed as a game-time call ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots, but the Panthers are optimistic that he'll be available to serve as a backup even if he's not cleared to start, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Sat, Nov 06, 2021

4:28 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) was cleared from concussion protocol but still remains a game-time decision for Sunday's game due to a shoulder injury.

Fri, Nov 05, 2021

1:13 PM - Sam Darnold (Car) (concussion/shoulder) was a limited participant in Friday's walk-through practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

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