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… Continue reading Agent’s Take: What’s the market for Sam Darnold after Vikings QB’s season of progress ends with two-game flop
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Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Vikings say it’s too early to decide
Quarterback Sam Darnold’s disappointing finish to this Vikings season does not close the door on him returning to the team in 2025. General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah told reporters during Thursday’s season-ending news conference that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback moving forward. Darnold, who prior to this year hadn’t been… Continue reading Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Vikings say it’s too early to decide
Vikings’ 2025 QB candidates: Three logical targets for J.J. McCarthy insurance if Sam Darnold exits
The Minnesota Vikings went out with a whimper on a Monday night, and in the process, Sam Darnold may have cost himself any shot to return as the club’s unquestioned starting quarterback. A pleasant surprise for much of an explosive 2024 campaign, the journeyman utterly crashed at the finish line, leaving the Vikings with consecutive… Continue reading Vikings’ 2025 QB candidates: Three logical targets for J.J. McCarthy insurance if Sam Darnold exits
Sam Darnold sent Vikings announcer Paul Allen to a dark place
There is not an announcer in sports more passionate than longtime Minnesota Vikings radio voice Paul Allen. Unfortunately for him and for Vikings fans everywhere, that passion has come out for far too many defeats than victories when it matters most. The latest loss in Vikings playoff lore came on Monday night when they went… Continue reading Sam Darnold sent Vikings announcer Paul Allen to a dark place
Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold dilemma suddenly gets easier
All too often, answers to seemingly difficult decisions tend to reveal themselves in time. For the Vikings, the right way to resolve their quarterback quandary has become apparent in the last 120 minutes of football. When the lights got the brightest, Sam Darnold reverted to his ghost-seeing ways. And that makes it a lot easier… Continue reading Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold dilemma suddenly gets easier
The Minnesota Vikings Will Sign Justin Fields in Free Agency to Replace Sam Darnold
Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Things were looking promising for Sam Darnold throughout the 2024 NFL season. He was putting together a career year and looked to be a top free agent. Over the last two games, though, things have changed and now the Minnesota Vikings will be searching for a different answer at quarterback. The Vikings… Continue reading The Minnesota Vikings Will Sign Justin Fields in Free Agency to Replace Sam Darnold
Top Landing Spots for Sam Darnold in NFL Free Agency After Vikings Elimination | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Adam Bettcher/Getty Images This is the least likely landing spot listed here—and potentially the best-case scenario for Darnold. It’s unlikely because the San Francisco 49ers have given no indication that the team has any long-term plans that don’t include Brock Purdy under center. Head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t mince words when discussing how he envisions… Continue reading Top Landing Spots for Sam Darnold in NFL Free Agency After Vikings Elimination | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
2025 NFL playoffs overreactions: Vikings to move on from Sam Darnold? Eagles to rush for 200 yards vs. Rams?
Wild Card Weekend in the NFL playoffs certainly had its moments, starting with the Washington Commanders’ thrilling upset victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Washington was the lone road team to win this weekend, setting up a showdown with the Detroit Lions next week. The Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills took care of business at… Continue reading 2025 NFL playoffs overreactions: Vikings to move on from Sam Darnold? Eagles to rush for 200 yards vs. Rams?
Vikings-Rams playoff thread: Sam Darnold makes his playoff debut
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold had an outstanding season and made the playoffs for the first time in his career. Tonight, Darnold makes his first-ever playoff start when the Minnesota Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams at a neutral site at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams are hoping that… Continue reading Vikings-Rams playoff thread: Sam Darnold makes his playoff debut
What Sam Darnold means to his Minnesota Vikings teammates – Star Tribune
What Sam Darnold means to his Minnesota Vikings teammates Star Tribune ‘Sam is going to be just fine’: Darnold has a lot on the line vs. Rams as free agency nears ESPN How did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield go from NFL castoffs to the playoffs? Yahoo Sports Sam Darnold: Playoffs are where legacies are made NBC Sports Sam… Continue reading What Sam Darnold means to his Minnesota Vikings teammates – Star Tribune