Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise tagged ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Minnesota still is interested in working to re-sign Darnold, but it is likely to be without any tag, the sources said. Darnold, 27, blossomed in the Minnesota Vikings’ scheme last season,… Continue reading Vikings unlikely to tag Darnold, but still hope to sign him
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Daniel Jones Contract ‘Still on the Table’ for Vikings amid Darnold Buzz
The Minnesota Vikings could consider bringing back Daniel Jones as a “cheaper alternative” to Sam Darnold next season, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Fowler said in a Friday night appearance on ESPN’s SportsCenter that Jones, who signed with the Vikings after his November exit from the New York Giants but did not play for the team,… Continue reading Daniel Jones Contract ‘Still on the Table’ for Vikings amid Darnold Buzz
NFL Insider suggests Sam Darnold still makes sense for Vikings in 2025
Sam Darnold’s final two games of the 2024 regular season seemed to suggest the Minnesota Vikings would part ways with the veteran after the season. After all, they spent the 10th overall pick in last April’s draft on J.J. McCarthy. But not everyone is so sure that will be the case. NFL Network’s Tom Peliserro… Continue reading NFL Insider suggests Sam Darnold still makes sense for Vikings in 2025
Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella | Minnesota Vikings
If you were waiting this season for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to fail – not in an evil schadenfreude sense, but more in an “Oh, there’s the Sam Darnold of old” sense – then Darnold’s Sunday night performance against Detroit in a 31-9 Lions win gave you a lot of ballast for that position.… Continue reading Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella | Minnesota Vikings
Vikings Fans Still Confident Heading Into Regular Season Finale
It’s time for us to take a look at the final SB Nation Reacts survey of the 2024 regular season about our Minnesota Vikings! It was a short survey, so it won’t take long to go over everything. Let’s get to it. The only question we asked this week was our usual question about whether… Continue reading Vikings Fans Still Confident Heading Into Regular Season Finale
Are the Vikings Still Moving In the Right Direction?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Minnesota Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it is once again time for us to take the pulse… Continue reading Are the Vikings Still Moving In the Right Direction?
The Wild Are Still Trying To Break Into the Western Conference Elite – Minnesota Wild
Although they’ve lost five of seven games, it’s difficult to call the Minnesota Wild’s season anything but a success. The team is in a playoff spot and is far outpacing expectations for the club coming into the season. However, the Wild have started losing recently due to injuries and poor special teams play. They’re 4-6-0… Continue reading The Wild Are Still Trying To Break Into the Western Conference Elite – Minnesota Wild
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Still Reigns Supreme Over Former Teammate Ja’Marr Chase
Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images Much has been made about the perceived “fall-off” of Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson, recently. Prior to his two touchdown catches on Sunday vs the Falcons, Jefferson had gone six straight games without a touchdown, and four straight where he failed to eclipse 100 yards. Remember his week 12… Continue reading Vikings WR Justin Jefferson Still Reigns Supreme Over Former Teammate Ja’Marr Chase
Matthew Stafford’s Rams Still Dangerous, Vikings Should Extend Darnold
The Los Angeles Rams finally remembered who they are and gave us plenty to think about as we head into the stretch run of the regular season. The Rams reminded us they’re still a dangerous team after Matthew Stafford picked apart the Buffalo Bills’ defense in the wildest game of Week 14. L.A. also made… Continue reading Matthew Stafford’s Rams Still Dangerous, Vikings Should Extend Darnold
Former Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Can’t Believe He’s Still Out of Work
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images It has been quite some time since the Minnesota Vikings employed Cam Dantzler. He was cut prior to the 2023 NFL season and took a job with the New Orleans Saints. Since then he’s been completely non-existent and the reasons are a surprise to him as well. Old Minnesota Vikings friend… Continue reading Former Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Can’t Believe He’s Still Out of Work