Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Darnell Savage

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2026

Discover the career path of Darnell Savage, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Darnell Savage Jr. is an American professional football safety currently playing for the Buffalo Bills of the NFL. Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft after playing college football for the Maryland Terrapins. He has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Commanders.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 2, 2019: Signed with Green Bay Packers

On May 2, 2019, Darnell Savage signed a four-year, $12.51 million contract with the Green Bay Packers, which was fully guaranteed and included a $7.12 million signing bonus.

September 5, 2019: Professional Regular Season Debut

On September 5, 2019, Darnell Savage made his professional regular season debut and first career start for the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears, recording three solo tackles and a pass deflection in a 10–3 victory.

September 22, 2019: First Career Interception

On September 22, 2019, Darnell Savage recorded his first career interception on a pass thrown by Joe Flacco to Emmanuel Sanders during a game against the Denver Broncos, which the Packers won 27-16.

November 29, 2020: Two Interceptions Against the Chicago Bears

On November 29, 2020, Darnell Savage recorded one tackle and two pass deflections, along with a season-high two interceptions off passes thrown by Mitchell Trubisky during a 41–25 win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football.

December 27, 2020: Interception and Pass Deflections Against the Tennessee Titans

On December 27, 2020, Darnell Savage recorded five combined tackles, a season-high three pass deflections, and had his fourth interception of the season off a pass by Ryan Tannehill intended for A.J. Brown during a 40–14 victory against the Tennessee Titans.

December 25, 2021: Interception against the Cleveland Browns

On December 25, 2021, Darnell Savage had a season-high eight combined tackles, broke up a pass, and intercepted a pass by Baker Mayfield to Donovan Peoples-Jones during a 22–25 victory against the Cleveland Browns.

January 1, 2023: First Career Touchdown

On January 1, 2023, Darnell Savage intercepted a pass thrown by Kirk Cousins to T.J. Hockenson and returned it 75 yards for his first career touchdown as the Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 41-17.

September 10, 2023: Season Opener Against the Chicago Bears

On September 10, 2023, Darnell Savage started in the Green Bay Packers' season-opener against the Chicago Bears and collected a season-high nine combined tackles during their 38–20 victory.

December 2, 2023: Activated from Injured Reserve

On December 2, 2023, the Packers activated Darnell Savage off of injured reserve after he missed five games.

January 14, 2024: Interception returned for a Touchdown in Wildcard Game

On January 14, 2024, Darnell Savage started in the NFC Wildcard Game and intercepted a pass thrown by Dak Prescott to CeeDee Lamb, returning it 64 yards for a touchdown as the Packers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 48-32.

January 20, 2024: Last Game as a Packer

On January 20, 2024, Darnell Savage started in his last game as a member of the Green Bay Packers, recording four combined tackles and one pass deflection during a 21-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round.

March 11, 2024: Signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 11, 2024, Darnell Savage signed a three-year, $21.75 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including $12.5 million guaranteed and a $5 million signing bonus.

November 10, 2024: First Interception with the Jaguars

On November 10, 2024, Darnell Savage recorded his first interception with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a pass attempt by Sam Darnold to Justin Jefferson during a 12-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He also had four combined tackles and one pass breakup.