NFL Stars Attend Seahawks QB Sam Darnold's Wedding

Darnold's wedding party included fellow QBs Josh Allen and Kyle Allen, plus other top players like Christian Kirk and Christian McCaffrey.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:18am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a group of men in suits, their figures broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes, representing NFL players at a wedding celebration.NFL stars gather to celebrate quarterback Sam Darnold's wedding, showcasing the tight bonds between top players in the league.Seattle Today

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold got married over the weekend, and his wedding party included a star-studded lineup of NFL players. Fellow quarterbacks Josh Allen and Kyle Allen were part of Darnold's groomsmen, along with 49ers receiver Christian Kirk. Other NFL stars like 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and his wife Olivia Culpo also attended the nuptials.

Why it matters

Darnold's wedding was a rare chance for some of the league's top players to come together socially, outside of the competitive football setting. The gathering of so many high-profile players speaks to Darnold's popularity and connections within the NFL community.

The details

Photos from the wedding showed Darnold posing with his groomsmen, including Josh Allen standing right behind him. Other members of the wedding party included Kyle Allen and Christian Kirk. Several other NFL stars attended the wedding, such as 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and his wife Olivia Culpo, as well as Darnold's Seahawks teammates Cooper Kupp, Drew Lock, and Eric Saubert.

  • The wedding took place on Saturday, April 3, 2026.
  • Darnold led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win earlier in 2026.

The players

Sam Darnold

Quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks who recently won the Super Bowl with the team.

Josh Allen

Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills and a member of Darnold's wedding party.

Kyle Allen

Backup quarterback who was also part of Darnold's wedding party.

Christian Kirk

Wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers and another member of Darnold's wedding party.

Christian McCaffrey

Running back for the San Francisco 49ers who attended Darnold's wedding.

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What they’re saying

“Big year for rings!”

— Katie Hoofnagle, Darnold's wife

The takeaway

Darnold's star-studded wedding party and guest list showcases his strong connections and popularity within the NFL community, even as he continues to find success on the field with the Seahawks.