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Kevin O'Connell: Vikings to have 'ongoing dialogue' with Sam Darnold
VIkings coach Kevin O'Connell said it's clear to him that veteran QB Sam Darnold will be a starter somewhere in 2025 -- and that a return to the Vikings has in no way been ruled out.
Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold snubbed for award he shouldn't have been eligible for
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold came up just short for a major postseason award, finishing third to Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for the AP Comeback Player of the Year award. This is the first major award Darnold was nominated for since entering the league in 2018,
Vikings HC Makes Big Announcement on Sam Darnold's Future
After taking home the award for 2024 AP NFL Coach of the Year on Thursday, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell dropped a big hint on the future of quarterback Sam Darnold. O'Connell earned the top league honor after leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record this season,
Could the Vikings use Sam Darnold to acquire an All-Pro defensive player?
The NFL offseason sometimes gives fans and the media busier news days than they could have expected at any other time. One way that happens is when a star player either requests a trade or is
Justin Jefferson plays both sides of Vikings' Darnold/McCarthy QB decision
To no one's surprise, the Vikings' quarterback situation has come up a few times as Justin Jefferson has made his Super Bowl week media rounds down in New Orleans. And to no one's surprise, Minnesota's superstar has played both sides, expressing that he'll do his thing on the field no matter who's throwing him the ball next season.
Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market
With 23 players set to become free agents, it's an understatement to say the Vikings roster could look very different next season.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson Gets Honest About Sam Darnold's Return
Jefferson's lucrative four-year, $140 million contract extension aligns with the duration of McCarthy's rookie deal. Minnesota has the runway to exploit the benefits of building around a rookie quarterback salary by paying the surrounding talent big money instead.
Assessing insider speculation on Vikings’ future with Sam Darnold
That's the premise of an interesting recent article from ESPN's Ben Solak, who dove into the Darnold decision and how it'll impact QB movement this year. The whole thing is worth reading, but let's take a look at — and react to — some of the notable things Solak said.
Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy wants ‘fair’ shot at starting QB job amid Sam Darnold uncertainty
Much like other teams entering free agency, it’s unclear who the Vikings’ starting quarterback will be in 2025.
Latest report makes clear Vikings have perfect leverage over Sam Darnold situation
If Minnesota makes the wrong choice on Darnold's future, it could haunt the franchise for a generation. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has a few options. He can tag Darnold, let him walk, or re-sign him to a long-term contract in the Baker Mayfield vein.
Justin Jefferson Expects Sam Darnold to be Back with the Vikings…
Will Sam Darnold return to the Minnesota Vikings. Their superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson seems to think so.
Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Raises Eyebrows About Sam Darnold
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell spoke candidly about Sam Darnold as the quarterback prepares for free agency.
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Vikings’ Sam Darnold Loses Key Mentor to Jaguars Amid Uncertain Future as Liam Coen Clears Stance on Latest Hire
Everyone will remember Sam Darnold for the 2024 season as a QB who could not lead his team to a wild-card win. The post ...