Jalen Milroe joins the Seattle Seahawks as the backup to Sam Darnold heading into the upcoming NFL season. Jalen Milroe emerged as one of college football’s breakout stars last season, a performance that earned him the right to declare for the most recent Draft.

As it stands, the Seahawks could part ways with Darnold after just one year and $37.5 million. That left the door open for a young QB to step in, which is exactly what happened. Seattle used its third-round pick on Alabama QB Jalen Milroe,

There's another era underway in Seattle, too, after the Seahawks decided to undergo a change at quarterback after trading Geno Smith and signing Sam Darnold to a multiyear deal. While Darnold is the projected starter for 2025, the team's newest quarterback quickly showed signs of progress during his first NFL practice.