The Seattle Seahawks are going in a different direction this upcoming season with Sam Darnold under center after moving over from the NFC North, and despite the big contract bump he's getting with his new team they might not be as committed to him as many originally thought.

The Minnesota Vikings watched as Sam Darnold signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency. Darnold’s $33.5 million annual salary was evident, but details about the structure remained unknown.

Brock Purdy had a lasting effect on Sam Darnold after the two quarterbacks worked together in San Francisco at the 49ers before the latter went on to revive his career in Minnesota

That might’ve changed on Saturday night as the Vikings acquired running back Jordan Mason in a trade with the San Francisco 49ers. A source confirmed the move to the Pioneer Press shortly after the news broke, adding that Mason has signed a new 2-year deal with the Vikings that includes over $7 million guaranteed at signing.

The Minnesota Vikings acquired restricted free agent running back Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers and rewarded him with a two-year deal worth up to $12 million