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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Earns Hefty Bonus for Super Bowl Appearance

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Earns Hefty Bonus for Super Bowl Appearance

Summary

The Seattle Seahawks will play in Super Bowl LX after defeating the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship. Quarterback Sam Darnold earned a $500,000 bonus for reaching the Super Bowl and has helped lead his team to this stage for the first time since 2014.

Key Facts

  • The Seahawks secured a Super Bowl spot by beating the Los Angeles Rams.
  • Quarterback Sam Darnold passed for 346 yards and made three touchdowns during the NFC Championship Game.
  • Darnold received a $500,000 bonus for reaching the Super Bowl.
  • The Seahawks last appeared in the Super Bowl in 2014.
  • Darnold signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seahawks in the previous year.
  • Darnold switched teams several times in his career, previously playing for the Vikings, 49ers, Panthers, and Jets.
  • The Seahawks are favored to win against the New England Patriots in the upcoming Super Bowl LX.

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