Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $10MM contract with the Vikings this offseason with the understanding that he would operate as a bridge to a rookie quarterback should Minnesota select one early in the draft. After the Vikes drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick, it was believed that Darnold’s time atop the depth… Continue reading Vikings QB Sam Darnold Expected To Have Competitive Market, Unlikely To Return To Minnesota
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Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold
Detroit was expected to lead the division after reaching the NFC title game a year ago. The Packers, the youngest team in the league, haven’t disappointed. But the rise of the Vikings, the most surprising team in the league, has made the NFC North the best division in the NFL. Three teams in the division… Continue reading Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold
McCarthy could get another redshirt year behind Darnold – Twin Cities
If Sam Darnold continues to excel, it could mean even a second redshirt year for J.J. McCarthy, depending on the rookie’s health. That could complicate the Vikings’ quarterback future. Darnold, just 27 years old, has led Minnesota to an unexpected 9-2 start entering Sunday’s game against the 6-5 Cardinals in Minneapolis. McCarthy, 21, the Vikings’… Continue reading McCarthy could get another redshirt year behind Darnold – Twin Cities
All signs point to Sam Darnold leaving Vikings in free agency this spring
Everything is pointing towards this being Sam Darnold’s only season in a Minnesota Vikings uniform. Ever since rookie QB J.J. McCarthy impressed in training camp and then suffered a knee injury that ended his season before it began, the plan was for Darnold to play as well as possible this year and hopefully earn a… Continue reading All signs point to Sam Darnold leaving Vikings in free agency this spring
Vikings Fans Slam Caleb Williams for ‘Backhanded’ Sam Darnold Comment
Getty Quarterback Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears. Eleven games into the best season of his career, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is still taking some by surprise — including Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Following Darnold’s 330-yard, two-touchdown performance that included an 83-yard scoring drive to clinch a 30-27 overtime win at Soldier Field… Continue reading Vikings Fans Slam Caleb Williams for ‘Backhanded’ Sam Darnold Comment
The Minnesota Vikings Will Bench Sam Darnold for Daniel Jones
Luke Hales/Getty Images Daniel Jones wanted to go to a contender, and that is exactly what happened after his release from the New York Giants. Jones hit waivers and ended up signing with the Minnesota Vikings. This move for the Vikings now creates some conversation surrounding the quarterback position. Right now, it is currently Sam… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings Will Bench Sam Darnold for Daniel Jones
Sam Darnold Too Expensive for Vikings? Daniel Jones Might be the Better Option Anyway…
Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Daniel Jones now plays quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. He chose the Vikings, among about 6-7 very interested teams, according to reports. But that doesn’t mean the 2019 1st round pick is competition for 2018 1st round pick, and current Vikings QB1, Sam Darnold. Not unless both guys end up back… Continue reading Sam Darnold Too Expensive for Vikings? Daniel Jones Might be the Better Option Anyway…
Sam Darnold ‘excited’ about ex-Giant Daniel Jones joining Vikings
Sam Darnold is “excited” about Daniel Jones’ next NFL chapter in Minnesota. On Wednesday, the same day it was reported the former Giants quarterback is signing with the Vikings, the team’s current signal-caller said he’s “very happy to be teammates with Jones,” who was released by Big Blue last Friday after five-and-a-half rollercoaster seasons. “Signing… Continue reading Sam Darnold ‘excited’ about ex-Giant Daniel Jones joining Vikings
Video of Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones Playing Cornhole Resurfaces After Vikings Sign QB
The Minnesota Vikings beefed up their quarterback room this week by signing Daniel Jones, who was released from the New York Giants after being benched for a 2-8 start to the season. Jones arrives in Minnesota having racked up over 14,000 passing yards and 70 touchdowns while completing 64.1% of his passes across his six-year… Continue reading Video of Sam Darnold, Daniel Jones Playing Cornhole Resurfaces After Vikings Sign QB
Vikings ‘comfortable’ with Sam Darnold bolting for more money
The Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most pleasant surprises of the 2024 NFL season. Minnesota is 9-2 heading into Week 13 and is one game back in the NFC North division standings. They are firmly in the mix to make the playoffs in the NFC. Minnesota will have some interesting decision to make… Continue reading Vikings ‘comfortable’ with Sam Darnold bolting for more money