Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has surprisingly been one of the more underrated and, to some, disrespected quarterbacks of the offseason. Despite a Pro Bowl season where he received both MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, and Comeback Player of the Year votes, Darnold has been routinely ranked in the middle to low tiers in… Continue reading Seattle Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Ranked NFL’s 26th Best Quarterback: Fair Or Foul?
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Vikings Didn’t Offer QB Sam Darnold A Multi-Year Deal
The 2025 NFL offseason was certainly an interesting one for new Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. After a career year in 2024 on a one-year “prove-it” contract with the Vikings, Darnold made it clear to his suitors that he was looking for multiple years on a contract moving forward. We saw interest early on from the… Continue reading Vikings Didn’t Offer QB Sam Darnold A Multi-Year Deal
Sam Darnold Reflects on Vikings’ NFL Playoff Loss, Feelings of Failure After Struggles
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold says he feels like he would have been able to give the Minnesota Vikings a chance to advance past last season’s Wild Card round if he had played “up to my standard” in the playoffs. The Los Angeles Rams instead tied a playoff record by sacking Darnold nine times in… Continue reading Sam Darnold Reflects on Vikings’ NFL Playoff Loss, Feelings of Failure After Struggles
Sam Darnold Expected to Take Big Step Back After Leaving Vikings
Getty QB Sam Darnold, formerly of the Minnesota Vikings. The Minnesota Vikings were essentially a perfect fit for quarterback Sam Darnold in 2024, and that led to the best year of his career and a $100.5 million contract from the Seattle Seahawks earlier this offseason. However, Darnold is unlikely to recreate that success in Seattle… Continue reading Sam Darnold Expected to Take Big Step Back After Leaving Vikings
Ex-Vikings QB Darnold Gets Bad News Ahead of Seahawks Tenure
Getty Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold. The Minnesota Vikings got a Pro Bowl performance out of quarterback Sam Darnold last season, but whether he can sustain that level of play moving forward remains a serious question. The Seattle Seahawks paid Darnold north of $100 million on a three-year contract in free agency to lure… Continue reading Ex-Vikings QB Darnold Gets Bad News Ahead of Seahawks Tenure
Ex-Vikings QB Sam Darnold on Notice Amid $100M Contract
Getty Former Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold #14 looks on against the New York Giants. The Minnesota Vikings watched as Sam Darnold signed a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks in free agency. Darnold’s $33.5 million annual salary was evident, but details about the structure remained unknown. In the end, Darnold only secured… Continue reading Ex-Vikings QB Sam Darnold on Notice Amid $100M Contract
Minnesota Vikings stay the course at QB, letting Sam Darnold go
It meant the Vikings would have a new starting quarterback in 2024: either Sam Darnold, whom they signed to a one-year contract hours later, or the passer they planned to draft in the first round in April (which became Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy). It also meant that the Vikings, when given the choice between a costly… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings stay the course at QB, letting Sam Darnold go
Giants Fans Refuse to Accept Brian Daboll’s QB Announcement After Sam Darnold Seals Vikings Fate
The Giants never learn from their mistakes. When HC Brian Daboll announced Tommy DeVito as his QB1 last season, it seemed like DeVito would grab this opportunity with both hands. it felt like the perfect chance for DeVito to prove himself. But the 2024 season turned out to be a letdown for both the Giants… Continue reading Giants Fans Refuse to Accept Brian Daboll’s QB Announcement After Sam Darnold Seals Vikings Fate
Report: Vikings could pursue Aaron Rodgers if Sam Darnold leaves in free agency
The Minnesota Vikings have emerged as a potential candidate for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. It was reported Saturday that Sam Darnold is not expected to re-sign with the Vikings, leaving a void at the QB position for the franchise. Rodgers, who is 41, is coming off of a season with… Continue reading Report: Vikings could pursue Aaron Rodgers if Sam Darnold leaves in free agency
Vikings free-agency predictions: What’ll they do with Sam Darnold, Byron Murphy, others?
A busy stretch for the Minnesota Vikings began Thursday when the team signed safety Theo Jackson to an extension. There could be more activity this weekend, leading into Monday’s legal tampering period ahead of free agency. Minnesota set itself up for a 14-win season last year with its strategy in free agency. Duplicating that success… Continue reading Vikings free-agency predictions: What’ll they do with Sam Darnold, Byron Murphy, others?