Seahawks make two big trades, reportedly sign Sam Darnold

Why it matters: Seattle, which got two 2025 draft picks in exchange for Metcalf (second round) and Smith (third round), is now the only team with five picks in the top 100 of April's NFL draft, according to SB Nation.

• The new QB and potential infusion of rookies could be a sign the team is trying to shape the roster to better fit the style of second-year coach Mike Macdonald.

The intrigue: The 27-year-old Darnold is a former first-round pick who had a rough start to his career before turning it around last season in Minnesota — a fun fit for an organization that turned around Smith's career.

• The Seahawks are surrounding Darnold with promising young skill position players like receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, tight end AJ Barner and running backs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet.

Yes, but: Macdonald and general manager John Schneider still have plenty of holes to fix in free agency and the draft to stay competitive.

• The defense was middle-of-the-pack last year and needs more impact players, even after re-signing linebacker Ernest Jones IV to a three-year, $33M deal.
• The offensive line has been a problem for years and Darnold is not particularly good under pressure.

What's next: Seattle will sign more players this week during NFL free agency. The 2025 NFL Draft begins April 24.