Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Announces Engagement Ahead 2025 Season

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and longtime girlfriend Katie Hoofnagle announced their engagement, marking a significant personal milestone as Darnold prepares for his first season with the Seahawks. Darnold, coming off a career-best season with the Minnesota Vikings where he threw for 4,319 yards and 35 touchdowns and earned his first Pro Bowl selection, signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Seattle this past March. Hoofnagle, a former club soccer player at the University of South Carolina, has been a steady source of support for Darnold, who credits her understanding of the athletic grind and their shared lifestyle for helping him navigate the challenges of moving between teams. The couple appears based in Washington now, with Darnold joining a re-tooled Seahawks roster including new wide receiver Cooper Kupp. Fans and analysts are watching closely to see if this engagement and fresh start in Seattle will provide additional motivation and stability for Darnold as he leads the Seahawks into the 2025 NFL season. The Seahawks organization also publicly congratulated the couple on social media, highlighting the positive momentum surrounding Darnold both on and off the field.