For most of the season, Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings’ offense were in control, winning 14 games in their

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Darnold has come to the end of his one-year deal, but ESPN's Benjamin Solak predicts the Vikings will make a big financial commitment to the veteran quarterback and explore trades for McCarthy to one of the NFL's quarterback-hungry teams.

Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah spoke candidly about quarterback Sam Darnold and his future with the franchise.

Sam Darnold piled up stats this season, charmed the fanbase and probably earned himself a nice payday in the process. But will he get it from the Vikings?

Sam Darnold's future as the Minnesota Vikings quarterback is a major question mark heading into the offseason. Has the former USC Trojan earned the right to be the starter next season, or will the Pro Bowler be on the move?

A couple of other quarterbacks fit that pattern, and the Twins, Lynx, Gophers and North Stars all have made boom-and-bust hires.

Sam Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season or impact his future. Several NFL teams need a franchise quarterback and Darnold proved he can be that guy in Minnesota, becoming the first quarterback to record 14 wins in his first season with a team.

Vikings QB Sam Darnold had a career resurgence in 2024, leading the team to a 14-3 record with career-best statistics across the board. However, Minnesota lost their two final games for an early postseason exit where he didn’t look as sharp as before.

The Minnesota Vikings must eventually choose between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy, but there may be a surprise factor in the equation. The post Vikings Expected to Consider $160 Million QB as Sam Darnold Replacement appeared first on Heavy Sports.