Sam Darnold, Vikings and J.J. McCarthy

Sam Darnold’s trade value, Dallas Turner’s future, the O-line and more: Vikings mailbag
Would Minnesota get the most value by franchise-tagging its quarterback? Who actually makes the final decisions on draft night?
Insider 'truly' believes Vikings will sign Sam Darnold, use J.J. McCarthy as trade bait
There are plenty of really good reasons why the Vikings should do the opposite of what the insider thinks will happen.
Why Sam Darnold may have sealed J.J. McCarthy’s fate after Vikings duds
Sam Darnold’s second straight Jets-esque performance in a primetime game, this one ending the Vikings’ season Monday night in the 27-9 wild-card loss to the Rams, has perhaps helped solidify to Minnesota decision-makers how they should handle their upcoming quarterback controversy.
Vikings Expected to Consider $160 Million QB as Sam Darnold Replacement
The Minnesota Vikings are expected to consider replacing Sam Darnold with former New York Giants starting QB Daniel Jones.
Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy Quarterback of Future?
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?
The Sam Darnold ‘perception’ that shifted during nightmarish Vikings skid — and how much it’ll cost QB
Signed by the Vikings in March on a one-year, $10 million deal, Darnold — starting over injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, who underwent surgery for his meniscus during preseason — helped lead Minnesota to a 14-3 regular season record that boasted a nine-game win streak.
ESPN Analyst Confident the Vikings Will Sign Sam Darnold to Lucrative Contract Extension
The Minnesota Vikings are facing major offseason questions at QB. One plugged-in NFL expert believes it will conclude with a lucrative Sam Darnold extension.
On Football: Sam Darnold should have plenty of options if the Vikings don't keep him
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.
49ers Expected to Reap Big Reward From Vikings’ Sam Darnold
According to Nick Korte of Over the Cap, the San Francisco 49ers are in line to receive three compensatory picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. With the news, the team's draft pick total climbs to 11. The biggest surprise from the announcement is what the team expects to collect courtesy of Sam Darnold.
Ex-NFL MVP Makes Opinion Crystal Clear on Vikings’ $10,000,000 Sam Darnold Dilemma
Sam Darnold’s tenure with the Minnesota Vikings has become a hot topic, with former NFL MVP Cam Newton sharing his unfiltered take on the situation. On his podcast, “4th & 1 with Cam Newton,” the quarterback-turned-analyst argued that the Vikings should retain Darnold.
NFL rumors: Raiders predicted to sign Sam Darnold to $100 million contract
Raiders' next franchise signal-caller could be a proven veteran like Sam Darnold, rather than an NFL Draft selection.
Steelers QB options: Aaron Rodgers, Sam Darnold and every veteran in between
If the Steelers don't move forward with Justin Fields or Russell Wilson, they have a few options via trade and free agency.
NFL Exec Predicts Sam Darnold Will Sign Raiders Contract in 2025 Free Agency
Don't be surprised if the Las Vegas Raiders target Sam Darnold in free agency this offseason. "At Pick 6, [the Raiders] are out of range for a ...
Reusse: Sam Darnold’s flash-and-flop moment with Vikings comes with parallels in Minnesota history
A couple of other quarterbacks fit that pattern, and the Twins, Lynx, Gophers and North Stars all have made boom-and-bust ...
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Sam Darnold's Vikings reign comes crashing down vs. Rams: What's next for Minnesota and its complicated QB
MINNEAPOLIS -- At the dawn of the new year, Sam Darnold was a folk hero in Minnesota. Not only did the quarterback -- no longer locally branded a reclamation project, but rather a full-blown ...
Vikings’ Sam Darnold gets last laugh with epic game vs. dreadful Kirk Cousins
The Minnesota Vikings welcomed the Atlanta Falcons into their building and won 42-21 in Week 14. It marked the 11th win of ...