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.
Kevin O'Connell, Vikings GM Provide Latest Sam Darnold Update As Big Decision Looms
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. The Vikings could either let him walk or bring him back on a new contract or the franchise tag, which would be a one-year deal worth an estimated $42.4 million.
What’s next for Sam Darnold? Vikings weighing options at NFL Combine
INDIANAPOLIS — As he talked with reporters on Tuesday afternoon at the 2025 NFL Combine, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell beamed with pride when reflecting on everything veteran quarterback Sam Darnold had accomplished in Minnesota. A heavy emphasis on accomplished.
Way to JJ? Vikings open to Sam Darnold deal, all QB options
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell speaks glowingly of 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy and refused to hide the pride he feels recalling Sam Darnold's first year in Minnesota's offensive system.
Vikings Send 3-Word Message on Sam Darnold's Future at NFL Combine
A former commodities trader, Adofo-Mensah is in no rush to make a final decision on Darnold. The Vikings have until March 2 to franchise tag Darnold, which could be done as part of a trade or simply as a one-year, $40 million retread with the first-time Pro Bowl quarterback.
Vikings address QB situation at NFL Combine: ‘We have options’
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah each talked about Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy on Tuesday at the NFL Combine.
Viking May Be Looking At Daniel Jones To Fill Sam Darnold’s Shoes
After seeking his release from the New York Giants and getting it, he joined the Minnesota Vikings for the rest of the season.
Decision approaches for Vikings to tag, trade or let Sam Darnold walk
Minnesotans can count on three things: death, taxes and Vikings offseason quarterback drama. State of play: Minnesota has until March 4 to lock up Sam Darnold, otherwise he is probably heading toward free agency and could be scooped up by another team.
Sam Darnold Likely Out After Vikings Make Major QB Announcement
The writing now finally appears clearly on the wall for QB Sam Darnold and his future with the Minnesota Vikings. The post Sam Darnold Likely Out After Vikings Make Major QB Announcement appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Successful Sam Darnold Experiment Proved Vikings Don’t Need Him in 2025
The Minnesota Vikings made Sam Darnold into what he is now, and they shouldn't be interested in paying him for that.
Sam Darnold's projected next contract should make Vikings' decision easy for them
The average annual value that is projected for Sam Darnold's next NFL contract is precisely why the Minnesota Vikings are left with no choice. They have to let him walk, simply because he is about to be earning well above his pay grade.
Vikings add O-line assistant coach Keith Carter; Falcons plan to keep Kirk Cousins
The Vikings added assistant offensive line coach Keith Carter, who wasn’t necessarily beloved by all of his former players.
Jim Harbaugh compares Vikings' J.J. McCarthy to Chargers' Justin Herbert
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Vikings GM identifies offseason goal to improve playoff performance
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NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. projects Vikings to target NDSU Bison OL Grey Zabel in the 1st round
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Five questions the Vikings must answer at the 2025 NFL Combine
Here are five questions the Vikings must answer at the NFL Combine: The starting point for the Vikings is deciding whether ...
Vikings hire Keith Carter as assistant offensive line coach
The Vikings have made an addition to their coaching staff with the hiring of Keith Carter as assistant offensive line coach.
Minnesota Vikings land NDSU stud offensive lineman in Kiper's latest mock
Now only two months from the NFL draft, the latest mock draft from Mel Kiper Jr. has been dropped and the longtime draft ...