Howell spent last season as a backup for Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowler Geno Smith. But in a relief role against the Green Bay Packers, Howell struggled, taking four sacks and comple

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Vikings got Howell for a pick swap, as they sent the No. 142 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft to the Seahawks for Howell and the No. 172 overall pick in the fifth round.

According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Seahawks are trading Sam Howell to the Minnesota Vikings. The move comes after the Seahawks selected Alabama's Jalen Milroe with the No. 92 overall pick in the third round of last night's portion of the draft.