Vikings, Sam Darnold

NFL Insider Believes Vikings Will Bring Back Sam Darnold in 2025
Can Minnesota and its fan base forget the quarterback's back-to-back clunkers for a 2025 reunion? Or is it J.J. McCarthy time?
Do the Vikings want QB Sam Darnold back? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell don’t say no
The Vikings general manager told reporters Thursday that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback while adding that J.J. McCarthy has returned to on-field training.
Agent's Take: What's the market for Sam Darnold after Vikings QB's season of progress ends with two-game flop
What a difference a couple of weeks make. The Minnesota Vikings went from a Super Bowl contending, 14-game winner playing for the NFC North title with the conference's No. 1 seed and a wild-card bye on the line -- before Week 18's 31-9 defeat by the Detroit Lions -- to an early playoff exit because of a 27-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams .
The Sam Darnold ‘perception’ that shifted during nightmarish Vikings skid — and how much it’ll cost QB
Signed by the Vikings in March on a one-year, $10 million deal, Darnold — starting over injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, who underwent surgery for his meniscus during preseason — helped lead Minnesota to a 14-3 regular season record that boasted a nine-game win streak.
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it’s about what gives them ‘best chance to win’
Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?
On Football: Sam Darnold should have plenty of options if the Vikings don't keep him
Several NFL teams need a franchise quarterback and Darnold proved he can be that guy in Minnesota, becoming the first quarterback to record 14 wins in his first season with a team. He’s set to become a sought-after free agent unless the Vikings place a franchise tag on him.
2025 NFL Free Agency: Projected value of Sam Darnold's next contract
The Minnesota Vikings have many difficult questions to answer this offseason before they prepare for the 2025 season. One that no one wants to think about is, "Will Sam Darnold be back in Minnesota for 2025?
Vikings Should Prepare to Move on from Sam Darnold amid Latest NFL Free Agency Rumors
Sam Darnold didn't finish the 2024-25 NFL season the way he or the Minnesota Vikings would have liked. It doesn't sound like he did much damage—if any—to
Sam Darnold well aware of Vikings reality as Baker Mayfield comparison made
Sam Darnold was previously expected to receive a new contract worth more than Baker Mayfield's $100 million, three-year deal in Tampa Bay - but that now seems unlikely
Vikings Appear To Be Leaning One Way With Sam Darnold Decision
Despite leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 14-win season for the first time since the turn of the century, quarterback Sam Darnold is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. And it's long been believed he doesn't fit into the team's long-term plans.
NFL insider makes huge prediction about future of Vikings' Sam Darnold
Numerous analysts and fans have since predicted that the Vikings will let Darnold reach free agency in March and then turn to 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy, who missed
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Sam Darnold landing spots: Nine possible team fits for Pro Bowl quarterback in 2025 NFL season
After a career renaissance with the Vikings, Sam Darnold is set to hit free agency. Will he take the starting reins for the ...
Insider has 'a hard time seeing' Sam Darnold back in Minnesota this year
We previously covered NFL Network's Tom Pelissero saying on KFAN radio that the "smart money" is still on Sam Darnold ...
Who will be the Giants’ QB1 in 2025? Sam Darnold? Justin Fields? Shedeur Sanders?
It’s a near-lock that the Giants will draft a quarterback this year. They haven’t drafted one since Daniel Jones in 2019, so ...
Why The “Money Lost” For Sam Darnold These Past Two Weeks Is Overblown
Sam Darnold’s season did not end in a memorable way, but he still could be the best available quarterback this offseason. How ...
Analyst Believes Colts May Be in Market for Sam Darnold
The Indianapolis Colts need a QB to compete with Anthony Richardson, and one of the biggest free agents might do it.
Vikings QB decision: Here's how Matt Ryan would handle Minnesota's Sam Darnold-J.J. McCarthy conundrum
The Minnesota Vikings brain trust of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell have the biggest ...
Titans 2025 quarterback options: Aaron Rodgers, Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward, Sam Darnold
Here are the Tennessee Titans quarterback options for 2025 with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft or through free agency ...
Jets' Aaron Rodgers, Vikings' Sam Darnold Might Actually Swap Teams
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants to join a winner, and the Minnesota Vikings could soon have a vacancy at ...