CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 28: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks walks off the field after beating the Carolina Panthers 27-10 at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 28: Anthony Bradford #75 of the Seattle Seahawks meets fans after the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 28: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after an incomplete pass during the fourth quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 28, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 28: Amari Kight #79 of the Seattle Seahawks and Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers after the game at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 28: Taylor Moton #72 of the Carolina Panthers looks on after the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 28: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes for yards during the second half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 28: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes for yards during the second half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 28: Taylor Moton #72 of the Carolina Panthers and Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks meet after the game at Bank of America Stadium on December 28, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images)