Vikings, Sam Darnold

For Vikings and Sam Darnold, the Franchise Tag Makes Sense
Minnesota could give J.J. McCarthy another year of development. Plus, Ben Johnson’s coaching future, and more in Albert Breer’s mailbag.
More people are siding with Sam Darnold in the Vikings QB situation
Social media and analysts from all over the NFL coverage spectrum have started to offer their opinions on the Vikings' situation. People are offering their support to both Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy,
Vikings Predicted to Make Risky Call on QB Sam Darnold
If the Vikings believe he can, that leap of faith will change the course of the organization. James Palmer of Bleacher Report predicted on the Thursday, Dec. 26 edition of his podcast that Minnesota will do precisely that by extending Darnold on a multiyear contract.
The top five moments of Sam Darnold’s tenure with the Vikings so far
The supposedly one-year quarterback has forced the Vikings to start thinking about altering their plans for the future.
Will the Vikings keep Sam Darnold beyond 2024?
After the Vikings gave up an opening-drive touchdown to the Giants in the wild-card round of the 2022 playoffs, former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett turned to me in the NBC viewing room and said, "It's gonna be a long day for that defense.
Sam Darnold's breakout season makes the Vikings retaining the QB in 2025 easier said than done
Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most pleasant surprises in all the NFL this season. And in a few months, no one should be surprised by the contract quarterback Sam Darnold will be able to fetch.
Dane Mizutani: Vikings need to consider a future with Sam Darnold
The growth the quarterback has displayed this season has him looking more and more like somebody worth building around.
QB Room: Vikings keeping Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy together in 2025 is gaining momentum
Last August, in the midst of NFL training camps, I visited the Minnesota Vikings and found myself camped out with a member of the team’s brain trust. Not far away, Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy were alternating in 11-on-11 drills when the conversation turned into an art versus science debate about when to turn a team over to a young quarterback.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Issues 5-Word Message on Packers Defense
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold has done a heck of a job not making ripples off the field this season, despite roiling tidal waves on it. The post Vikings QB Sam Darnold Issues 5-Word Message on Packers Defense appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Sam Darnold’s toughness has defined his time with the Vikings
The words came through the helmet of Sam Darnold last weekend as he peeled himself off the turf at Lumen Field in Seattle. The quarterback had just been dragged down by his facemask and was visibly limping after staggering to his feet.
Sam Darnold could find a home in 2025 with a former Vikings coach
According to Mary Kay Cabot, if the Vikings were to move on from Sam Darnold this offseason, he would "certainly be the ...
The Vikings shocked the NFL. Here’s how insiders would solve the Darnold dilemma: Sando’s Pick Six
With Darnold's Vikings reminding of Kurt Warner's 1999 Rams, questions loom about the free-agent QB's future beyond this ...
Analysis: Franchise tag for Sam Darnold would add another layer to this unpredictable Vikings season
Sam Darnold's career resurgence has created a problem at quarterback for the Vikings. But it’s a problem that seems ...
Kevin O’Connell’s headset went out as Sam Darnold led Vikings’ game-winning drive
As Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold led his game-winning drive on Sunday in Seattle, he couldn't hear the voice of coach Kevin ...