Vikings, Sam Darnold

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.
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?
NFL Makes Major Announcement on Vikings QB Sam Darnold
The Professional Football Writers of America have named Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold the NFL's Most Improved Player of the Year.
Vikings QB decision: Here's how Matt Ryan would handle Minnesota's Sam Darnold-J.J. McCarthy conundrum
The Minnesota Vikings brain trust of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell have the biggest choice an NFL team grapples with when building out the roster: what should they do with their starting quarterback position?
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.
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it’s about what gives them ‘best chance to win’
Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?
Vikings Dubbed Top Destination for 4-Time MVP as Sam Darnold Replacement
As such, Minnesota will be in prime position to revive another former starting quarterback's career in 2025 -- potentially as McCarthy's backup and/or his competition. The Vikings signed former New York Giants signal-caller Daniel Jones after he was cut mid-season and bringing him back is an option if Darnold departs.
Vikings' 2025 QB candidates: Three logical targets for J.J. McCarthy insurance if Sam Darnold exits
The Minnesota Vikings went out with a whimper on a Monday night, and in the process, Sam Darnold may have cost himself any shot to return as the club's unquestioned starting quarterback. A pleasant surprise for much of an explosive 2024 campaign,
Vikings GM deflects question on Sam Darnold, JJ McCarthy dilemma
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah did not say much when asked about the team's upcoming decision to make on QB Sam Darnold.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold named finalist for Comeback Player of the Year
Darnold is among five finalists for the AP Comeback Player Of the Year award. It was the first time in his seven-year career that Darnold was put in a position to start and succeed. The former No. 3-overall pick was traded to the Carolina Panthers after three up-and-down seasons with the New York Jets.
Sam Darnold named NFL's Most Improved Player by PFWA
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was named the NFL’s Most Improved Player on Friday, a vote done by the Pro Football Writers of America.
Jayden Bartels, Sam McCarthy are ‘Goosebumps’ twins
There’s two years difference in the ages of “Goosebumps: The Vanishing” stars Jayden Bartels and Sam McCarthy. That was a ...
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? Justin Jefferson won’t involve himself in Vikings’ decision
What to do with veteran quarterback Sam Darnold is the first domino that needs to fall ... Will the appeal of rookie ...