The Seattle Seahawks captured their first Super Bowl championship in over a decade Sunday night, defeating their opponents 29-13 behind quarterback Sam Darnold’s leadership.
The victory marked a career-defining moment for the 27-year-old signal-caller, who has bounced between multiple franchises throughout his NFL journey.
“It’s unbelievable,” Darnold said after the win. “Everything that’s happened in my career, but to do it with this team — I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’m so proud of our guys. I can’t say enough great things about our defense and special teams.”
Darnold became the first USC quarterback to win a Super Bowl title. The Trojans’ social media team celebrated the achievement as the final seconds ticked away.
The championship represents validation for Darnold after stops with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings.
“You go through tough times for a reason,” Darnold said on “NFL Live” Monday.
His path to Seattle wasn’t straightforward. The former third overall draft pick struggled early in his career before finding stability with the Seahawks organization.
Head coach Mike Macdonald praised his team’s resilience throughout the season.
“I don’t know if there’s a right or wrong way, but we’re going to have a lot of fun tonight,” Macdonald told reporters.
The Seahawks’ championship run stands as one of the most unexpected stories in recent NFL history. Darnold’s performance validated the organization’s decision to bring him aboard.
Seattle now faces questions about long-term roster construction heading into the offseason. The championship provides momentum as the franchise looks to build on this success.
The celebration will continue as the team prepares for the traditional championship parade and offseason activities.
