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 ... outlier in a career that featured far too many underwhelming seasons with the Jets and Panthers. Darnold said he’s not worried about how these two weeks will affect his future.
Agent's Take: What's the market for Sam Darnold after Vikings QB's season of progress ends with two-game flop
Quarterback Sam Darnold easily played the best football of his seven-year NFL career in 2024, taking advantage of 2024 10th overall pick J.J. McCarthy being lost for the year afte
Sam Darnold’s future as Minnesota Vikings QB could hinge on playoff success
The best way for Darnold to obtain stability and build a legacy in Minnesota immediately is to have playoff success. If Darnold has an uneven playoff performance and it coincides with a Vikings early exit, it’s fair to presume he’ll venture on a new journey this offseason.
Sam Darnold's career-best season with Vikings sputters to close
As Vikings QB Sam Darnold's dream season sputtered to a close Monday night in a playoff loss to the Rams, he now heads toward free agency with his future as unsettled as ever.
Minnesota's J.J. McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold dilemma suddenly gets easier
When the lights got the brightest, Sam Darnold reverted to his ghost-seeing ways. And that makes it a lot easier to allow Darnold to become a free agent and to move forward with 2024 first-rounder J.J.
Minnesota Vikings Face Tough QB Decision With Sam Darnold
Following crucial games, the Minnesota Vikings must assess quarterback Sam Darnold's role due to his recent subpar showings. Is Darnold back next season?
Why did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield fail with the Carolina Panthers? An inside look
Since leaving Carolina following their unsuccessful tenures in Charlotte, Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield both revived their ...
49ers Fans All Wondering The Same Thing About Signing Trash or Treasure QB Sam Darnold
Sports Illustrated's Gilberto Manzano suggests that the 49ers should pursue Sam Darnold. Darnold spent last season as the ...
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How Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield went from Panthers backups to playoff starters in 2 years
Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield were supposed to be franchise saviors for the Jets and Browns, respectively, but after a stint ...
Sam Darnold’s Vikings playoff debacle throws his free agency into disarray: Troy Aikman
Sam Darnold’s offseason outlook will look entirely different after back-to-back brutal performances in high-pressure ...
SI:AM | Sam Darnold Turned Into a Pumpkin
If that was the end of Sam Darnold’s tenure with the Minnesota Vikings, he went out with a thud. The Vikings were eliminated ...
Sam Darnold is a leading candidate for an award he's not supposed to be eligible to win
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is one of the favorites to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year this season. He was ...
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Most sacks in an NFL playoff game: Rams tie record vs. Sam Darnold, Vikings in wild-card win
The Rams are heading to the divisional round of the 2025 NFL playoffs after picking up the 27-9 victory over Minnesota. They ...
Sam Darnold, Vikings make NFL playoff history with sack woes
Sam Darnold and the Vikings had a historically bad sack problem on Monday night.
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Vikings' Sam Darnold reacts to nightmare outing in loss to Rams
He completed 25-of-40 passes for 245 yards with a touchdown, an interception and a second-quarter fumble that was returned for a score.