Darnold, the Jets’ third-overall pick in 2018, had a renaissance in Minnesota last year under the tutelage of Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell, throwing 35 touchdowns and 12 interceptions through 17 regular-season games.

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.

Marcus Mosher of The 33rd Team recently wrote an article discussing where the top available free-agent quarterbacks will wind up in 2025. He believes the Las Vegas Raiders are Darnold’s most likely landing spot.

The Vikings may just decide to keep him and have him serve the same role that Sam Darnold ... in bringing Darnold aboard this week at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is coming off the best season of his career, completing 361-of-545 passes for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns, 12 interceptions and a 100.2 passer rating while ...