Following Super Bowl LX, Rams receiver Puka Nacua posted a laughing-crying emoji alongside a mention of Sam Darnold, sparking a reaction from Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV. Jones quickly replied with a sharp retort:
“Ain’t you at home. Goofy ass.”
This exchange highlights the ongoing tensions from a previous game where Darnold’s performance came under scrutiny.
Jones Defends Sam Darnold After Interceptions
The controversy dates back to Week 11 when Darnold threw four interceptions against the Rams. After the game, Jones expressed strong support for the Seahawks quarterback, insisting that Darnold had kept the team competitive in every matchup. In Jones’s words,
If we want to try to define Sam by this game, Sam’s had us in every fucking game. So for him to sit there and say, ‘That’s my fault,’ no it’s not. It was plays that defensively we could have made . . . opportunities where we could have gotten better stops. It’s football, man. He’s our quarterback. We’ve got his back, and if you’ve got anything to say, quite frankly, fuck you.
Impact on Seahawks’ Season and Rivalry
Despite the setback in Week 11, the Seahawks rallied impressively, avoiding further losses and even defeating the Rams twice during the season. Jones’s staunch defense of Darnold demonstrates the tight-knit support within the team, underscoring the importance of standing by their quarterback amid criticism.
😂 sam darnold
— Puka Nacua (@AsapPuka) February 9, 2026
Ain’t you at home. Goofy ass https://t.co/1CFlOFvc9J
— Ernest Jones (@ernestjones) February 9, 2026
