Sam Darnold’s heartfelt Instagram post has fans speculating about his future with the Vikings. “Year 7… So grateful for my teammates, coaches, and the entire organization,” Darnold wrote, thanking fans and reflecting on cherished memories. Head coach Kevin O’Connell shared his thoughts after last Monday’s playoff loss to the Rams. He praised Darnold’s leadership in… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s Clear Message to Vikings Front Office As Kevin O’Connell Confirms Stance on QB’s Future
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Sam Darnold’s trade value, Dallas Turner’s future, the O-line and more: Vikings mailbag
There is little time to rest. Next month, the Minnesota Vikings’ coaches and executives will travel to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. There, they’ll lay the groundwork for free agency and the draft. The offseason is quickly upon us. As part of the preparations, I felt like it would be worthwhile to answer some… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s trade value, Dallas Turner’s future, the O-line and more: Vikings mailbag
Sam Darnold’s moment with Vikings has parallels in Minnesota history
Injury disqualifier to Darnold comparison. There’s something about the quarterback position and the Vikings since the case can be made that the top comparables to Darnold as Minnesota sports legends-to-be could be a pair of vagabonds who held the position (including one named “Case”): Jeff George, 1999: Randall Cunningham was failing to repeat his great… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s moment with Vikings has parallels in Minnesota history
Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Has Strong Statement on Sam Darnold’s Future
Heavy on Vikings Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings. Still searching for his first playoff win after five seasons in the NFL, Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson did not pick sides in the Vikings’ quarterback dilemma. Sam Darnold put forth a transformational performance in the 2024 season. A backup one season ago, Darnold became… Continue reading Vikings’ Justin Jefferson Has Strong Statement on Sam Darnold’s Future
Sam Darnold’s career-best season with Vikings sputters to close
Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterJan 14, 2025, 02:16 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s career-best season with Vikings sputters to close
Sam Darnold’s Vikings playoff debut off to disastrous start
Maybe the ghosts of MetLife traveled to State Farm Stadium. Sam Darnold’s first half of playoff football quickly turned disastrous, with the Vikings quarterback — and Jets castoff — turning the ball over twice and taking six sacks as the Rams jumped out to a double-digit lead in the NFC wild-card round. Sam Darnold reacts… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s Vikings playoff debut off to disastrous start
With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future
The Minnesota Vikings drafted J.J. McCarthy 10th overall last year with the belief that the star Michigan quarterback would be the team’s signal-caller of the future. But McCarthy suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the preseason, and free agent signing Sam Darnold has led the Vikings to a surprising 14-2 record with a chance to… Continue reading With Sam Darnold’s rise, star ex-Michigan QB has unclear Vikings future
Kevin O’Connell Confirms Demand From Sam Darnold’s Offense Before Announcing Vikings’ Injury Update
The Minnesota Vikings wrapped their Week 17 with a win over the Green Bay Packers. Although by the end the team wasn’t fully healthy, the hard-fought victory was enough to bring a smile to head coach Kevin O’Connell’s face, especially because of the offense’s efforts. The Vikings ran 70 plays for 441 yards, and this… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell Confirms Demand From Sam Darnold’s Offense Before Announcing Vikings’ Injury Update
The top five moments of Sam Darnold’s tenure with the Vikings so far
As the Vikings prepare for a big game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, veteran quarterback Sam Darnold continues to play the position at an extremely high level. He’s been so good that the Vikings might need to start thinking about altering their plans for the future. With Minnesota… Continue reading The top five moments of Sam Darnold’s tenure with the Vikings so far
Sam Darnold’s incredible season is putting him in rare company
What Sam Darnold is doing this season should not be overlooked or taken for granted. He’s having the type of year that simply doesn’t happen very often. Darnold threw three more touchdown passes in the Vikings’ win over the Seahawks, including an incredible go-ahead strike to Justin Jefferson late in the fourth quarter. He’s helped… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s incredible season is putting him in rare company