Vikings, Sam Darnold

Kevin O'Connell, Vikings GM Provide Latest Sam Darnold Update As Big Decision Looms
The Minnesota Vikings have a big decision to make at quarterback this offseason. Sam Darnold is set to hit free agency in March after leading the Minnesota Vikings to a surprising 14–3 record and a playoff berth in 2024.
Will Vikings, Sam Darnold do a new deal?
During Super Bowl week, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said quarterback Sam Darnold has earned the right to become a free agent. Whether he'll get a crack at free agency remains to be seen. The Vikings have until Tuesday to use the franchise tag on Darnold.
If Sam Darnold’s free-agent price gets too high, the Vikings would be wise to move on
The Vikings have several options at quarterback, but keeping Darnold around feels less and less likely as free agency approaches.
Where Vikings stands with Sam Darnold ahead of the NFL Combine
While evaluating players at the 2025 NFL Combine, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell reveal where Sam Darnold stands with the Vikings.
If Vikings tag Sam Darnold, who are their potential trade partners?
Minnesota has spent this week at the NFL Combine trying to gauge the market for veteran quarterback Sam Darnold as they determine if they want to place the franchise tag on him. At this point, if the Vikings decide to use the franchise tag on Darnold, it would most likely be because they have found a willing trade partner.
Vikings Linked to $160M QB as Sam Darnold Replacement
The New York Giants released Jones half of a season into his four-year, $160 million contract, of which $92 million was guaranteed. All that money in his pocket, plus a relatively lucrative rookie deal as the No. 6 overall pick in 2019 and the need to rebuild his value all lend to Jones coming in at a reasonable price.
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell makes feelings clear about Sam Darnold’s free agency position
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell shared his thoughts about Sam Darnold's pending free agency after reviving his career with his best season.
2025 NFL free agency rumors: Vikings' Sam Darnold most likely to land with one of these two teams
With Matthew Staffordagreeing to a restructured contract to stay with the Los Angeles Rams, Sam Darnold is now on track to be the most coveted veteran quarterback of the 2025 market. While the Minnesota Vikings have interest in re-signing their 2024 starter,
Minnesota Vikings seemingly make decision on Sam Darnold’s future with team
Will Sam Darnold stick around for another season with the Minnesota Vikings? It’s one of the biggest questions as the
Best Free Agency Fits For Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Sam Darnold: Las Vegas Raiders?
When former USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold was drafted with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, the expectations were throug
Did Kevin O'Connell's comment about Sam Darnold go unnoticed before Super Bowl?
O'Connell did about a billion interviews leading up to the big game, but there's a comment from Feb. 7 that might've flown ...
Steelers rivals give Mike Tomlin and Omar Khan every reason to avoid Sam Darnold
The Pittsburgh Steelers need a quarterback, that much we do know. The Steelers Plan A, it would appear, is to re-sign Justin ...
Podcast: Kevin O’Connell’s contract + the trouble with tagging Sam Darnold
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves' loss to the Lakers on Thursday, which had a number of subplots.
Where does Kevin O'Connell rank among NFL playcallers in 2025?
The 2024 Coach of the Year has been one of the league’s most creative play-callers during his Minnesota tenure. He had the ...