Seahawks trade QB Sam Howell to Vikings

espn.comPublished: 4/26/2025

Summary

Sam Howell has been traded to the Vikings for a pick swap involving draft picks and his services, marking a strategic move by both teams in the NFL. The Vikings acquire Howell, who spent three seasons with the Washington Commanders, as their likely backup quarterback after J.J. McCarthy, the team's current starter candidate, hasn't been named yet. Meanwhile, the Seahawks draft a new quarterback, Jalen Milroe, in the third round, signaling a possible shift in their quarterback competition.