Seahawks Begin OTA Workouts With New Quarterback Sam Darnold

The Seattle Seahawks have begun their offseason organized team activities (OTAs), focusing on integrating their 11-player rookie draft class and developing key players such as quarterback Sam Darnold and rookie Jalen Milroe. Darnold, who signed a lucrative three-year deal after a strong 2024 season with the Vikings, faces questions about his ability to handle pressure behind an offensive line that struggled last season. Milroe, drafted in the third round, is expected to carve out a role and potentially operate in a specialized two-quarterback system alongside Darnold. On defense, several underrated rookies like Rylie Mills, Zy Alexander, and Jared Ivey are competing for roster spots and playing time during OTAs. The Seahawks are also addressing significant changes in their wide receiver corps following departures of franchise stars, with new veterans and draft picks vying for roles. These practices are voluntary but provide crucial opportunities for rookies to bond with veterans and for coaches to evaluate depth and plan for the regular season opener against the San Francisco 49ers.