Vikings Send 'Clear' Message on Sam Darnold

Report: Vikings Have Clear Preference Over Sam Darnold's Future
The Vikings also could franchise tag Darnold, which would bring him back for one more year at an estimated $41 million, according to Over the Cap. That would allow McCarthy more time to heal, and would give him a full season to sit on the sidelines as a backup quarterback.
Vikings Send ‘Clear’ Message on Sam Darnold Amid Historic Season
Sam Darnold's breakout season with the Minnesota Vikings is expected to lead to a lucrative contract in free agency.
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
NFL insider reports Vikings want Sam Darnold back in 2025
There is a new chapter in the Sam Darnold saga. Senior NFL insider for The Athletic Dianna Russini is reporting that the Minnesota Vikings wants Darnold back in 2025. A new Russini’s What I’m Hearing article on Saturday featured a lot of tidbits regarding Darnold's situation with the Vikings,
The Future of Sam Darnold with the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL
The Minnesota Vikings will have some tough choices to make at the quarterback position this offseason and what to do with impending free agent Sam Darnold.
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.
Sam Darnold’s toughness has defined his time with the Vikings
The play itself was the personification of a character trait that has come to define him. As talented as Darnold has proven to be since signing with the Vikings as a free agent, his toughness has been an important piece in him reaching the next level.
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.
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 tailor-made for the one-year franchise tag, writes Mark Craig.
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.
Vikings could screw over QB-needy teams with potential Sam Darnold plan
The Minnesota Vikings are 13-2 under Sam Darnold. His success complicates future plans with J.J. McCarthy, which could lead Minnesota down an unexpected path.
Mike Lupica: Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold are haunting the Giants and Jets
To understand how things can actually go from bad to worse for the Giants and Jets over the last two games of the season, as ...
Matthew Coller: Sam Darnold is doing all the things elite quarterbacks do
As the weeks have gone on, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has crossed off many of the boxes from the “Best Ever Quarterbacks” checklist.