Vikings, Sam Darnold

Vikings maintain mystery about QB Sam Darnold's future
After being named NFL Coach of the Year on Thursday night, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell continued to praise quarterback Sam Darnold while alluding to the possibility that he’s headed elsewhere in free agency.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson would 'love' for Sam Darnold to return
The Minnesota Vikings’ Cinderella season might have come to an abrupt end, but Justin Jefferson believes Sam Darnold did enough to warrant his return.
Kevin O'Connell may have just tipped the Vikings' hand when it comes to Sam Darnold decision
The Minnesota Vikings have a tough decision to make between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy this offseason. It sounds like Kevin O'Connell has his mind made up.
Kevin O'Connell: Sam Darnold has earned the right to be a free agent, we'll keep talking
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has offered a hint that his team will let quarterback Sam Darnold test free agency, rather than franchise tag him.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Gets Bad News From Justin Jefferson
NFL superstar Justin Jefferson addressed the Vikings' quarterback dilemma and raised some red flags about Sam Darnold's return.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell drops brutally honest Sam Darnold message before free agency
Head coach Kevin O'Connell had a long message about Sam Darnold as he's set to be a free agent this offseason.
Sam Darnold, Vikings Will Have 'Ongoing Dialogue' About New Contract, O'Connell Says
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell isn't closing the door on bringing back quarterback Sam Darnold. "Look, you guys know how I feel about
Kevin O'Connell says no 'decisions' made on Sam Darnold, Vikings QBs for '25: 'It's a constant dialogue'
The Vikings' quarterback conundrum figures to be been one of the hottest topics of NFL conversation this winter in Minnesota and throughout the league. Kevin O'Connell discusses the matter on NFL Network on Friday.
Kevin O'Connell Doesn't Hold Back Thoughts on Sam Darnold's Vikings Future
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell took home some hardware on Thursday night during NFL Honors. In 2024, he led the Vikes to a 14-3 season, his second season with at least 13 wins in the last three years. The 39-year-old was named the NFL Coach of the Year.
Reporter's blunder in quoting KOC created chaos involving Sam Darnold
The alleged quote happened in a short press conference at the awards show. Shortly after, O'Connell held a conference call ...
Kevin O'Connell sheds light on Sam Darnold situation after NFL Honors
Kevin O’Connell won the NFL’s Coach Of the Year award on Thursday. The win was unsurprising, as O’Connell and the Vikings ...