Sam Darnold has admitted he wishes he had done more for the New York Jets after winning Super Bowl LX.
Sam Darnold reflected on his time with the franchise that selected him third overall in the 2018 NFL Draft while thanking New York Jets fans for their continued support.
His comments came after leading the Seattle Seahawks to a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
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Sam Darnold explained what that support meant to him as a young quarterback finding his footing in the league.
Following the Super Bowl win, he made clear that Jets supporters had not been forgotten. He said, "Thank you."
"That's all you can ask for as a player, is to feel supported. Especially by the team that drafted you."
Darnold began his NFL career in New York before spells with the Carolina Panthers , San Francisco 49ers , and Minnesota Vikings .
He later signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Seattle and delivered a championship in his first season with the franchise.
The 28-year-old quarterback spent three seasons with the Jets after being selected in 2018. His tenure included multiple coaching changes and a 2-14 campaign in 2020 before the organisation chose to move in a different direction.
Despite lifting the Lombardi Trophy elsewhere, Darnold acknowledged lingering regret about his time in New York.
"I always look at myself and feel like I could've done a lot more for that franchise when I was there. The fact that [Jets fans] are able to support me even through that means a lot."
Darnold's journey from early struggles in New York to a Super Bowl title in Seattle marks one of the more notable turnarounds in recent NFL history.
His latest comments suggest that while the ring now sits in Seattle, appreciation for the Jets fanbase remains firmly intact.
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