Vikings, Sam Darnold and NFL

NFL analyst shares noteworthy assessment on Vikings' Sam Darnold as former USC Trojan seeks long-term deal
The NFL doesn't have a Most Improved Player award, but if they did, Sam Darnold would've won unanimously. The former third-overall pick struggled to show any flashes throughout his first six years in the league and appeared destined to be a journeyman backup.
NFL Insider: Vikings 'More Likely to Let' Sam Darnold Leave Than Use Franchise Tag
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Vikings Make Significant Free Agency Moves for Sam Darnold, Byron Murphy
The Minnesota Vikings have made some significant free agency moves that spell out the potential futures of both Sam Darnold and Byron Murphy.
Vikings Keep $40 Million ‘Upshot’ Option on Table Amid Sam Darnold Uncertainty
The Minnesota Vikings kept their options open with quarterback Sam Darnold, who is due for a significant payday this offseason.
2025 NFL Free Agency: Projected value of Sam Darnold's next contract
Analysts at Spotrac projected Darnold’s fair market value in 2025 to be $40,123,661 per year. Based on age, experience, and statistics of comparable quarterbacks, Darnold could be offered a four-year contract worth $160,494,644.
Hall of Fame WR Cris Carter says Vikings should keep QB Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings have a decision to make at quarterback. Hall of Fame wideout Cris Carter says the team should stick with Sam Darnold.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Predicted to Replace 10-Time Pro Bowler
The Vikings could have a new QB1 in 2025. The post Vikings QB Sam Darnold Predicted to Replace 10-Time Pro Bowler appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Report: Vikings unlikely to franchise tag Sam Darnold
The Minnesota Vikings are in a tricky situation with quarterback Sam Darnold, and they may not want to use the franchise tag to retain him for 2025. Darnold is set to be a free agent.
NFL free agent QB rankings: Aaron Rodgers, Sam Darnold among top five best available
The 41-year-old Rodgers isn't officially a free agent yet, but the Jets announced their decision to move on, which qualifies him for our list. The quarterback hasn't said he's going to play in 2025, although that remains the expectation at this point.
Vikings Predicted To Add $49.6 Million, 377-TD QB Instead of Re-Signing Sam Darnold or Starting J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings’ 2024 season was one of the biggest surprises in the NFL last year. Following Kirk Cousins’ departure, Minnesota finished with a shocking 14-3 record, tying the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles for the third-most wins in the regular season.
Clear Favorite Emerges for Free-Agent QB Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold just put together the best season of his seven-year NFL career in 2024, earning his first Pro-Bowl selection as ...
2025 NFL franchise tag candidates for all 32 teams: Sam Darnold among players who could possibly be tagged
The NFL offseason entered one of its notable thresholds as the window for teams to deploy the franchise tag opened Tuesday at ...
Rich Eisen on Darnold’s Impact on the 2025 NFL QB Carousel and Draft
Rich Eisen weighs in on Sam Darnold possibly hitting the free agency market and the impact the Vikings quarterback could have ...
Sam Darnold could cash in with QB-needy team named as best fit
The Minnesota Vikings could lose Sam Darnold to the QB-needy Las Vegas Raiders, who can pair the talented signal-caller with ...
NFL Free Agent Quarterback Sam Darnold Great Fit For Las Vegas Raiders, Pete Carroll?
NFL free agent quarterback Sam Darnold once again finds himself linked to fellow former USC Trojan, coach Pete Carroll and the Las Vegas Raiders. In an ESPN lis ...