Vikings, Sam Darnold

Vikings maintain mystery about QB Sam Darnold's future
After being named NFL Coach of the Year on Thursday night, Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell continued to praise quarterback Sam Darnold while alluding to the possibility that he’s headed elsewhere in free agency.
Vikings' Justin Jefferson would 'love' for Sam Darnold to return
The Minnesota Vikings’ Cinderella season might have come to an abrupt end, but Justin Jefferson believes Sam Darnold did enough to warrant his return.
Sam Darnold, Vikings Will Have 'Ongoing Dialogue' About New Contract, O'Connell Says
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell isn't closing the door on bringing back quarterback Sam Darnold. "Look, you guys know how I feel about
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Gets Bad News From Justin Jefferson
NFL superstar Justin Jefferson addressed the Vikings' quarterback dilemma and raised some red flags about Sam Darnold's return.
Kevin O'Connell says no 'decisions' made on Sam Darnold, Vikings QBs for '25: 'It's a constant dialogue'
The Vikings' quarterback conundrum figures to be been one of the hottest topics of NFL conversation this winter in Minnesota and throughout the league. Kevin O'Connell discusses the matter on NFL Network on Friday.
Kevin O'Connell Doesn't Hold Back Thoughts on Sam Darnold's Vikings Future
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell took home some hardware on Thursday night during NFL Honors. In 2024, he led the Vikes to a 14-3 season, his second season with at least 13 wins in the last three years. The 39-year-old was named the NFL Coach of the Year.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell on Sam Darnold's future: 'He's earned the right to be a free agent'
Sam Darnold had an inspiring 2024 season for the Minnesota Vikings, at least until an ugly two-game finish that may have rerouted his future with the team. Coach Kevin O'Connell all but confirmed Darnold as a candidate to play elsewhere in 2025,
Kevin O'Connell: Vikings to have 'ongoing dialogue' with Sam Darnold
VIkings coach Kevin O'Connell said it's clear to him that veteran QB Sam Darnold will be a starter somewhere in 2025 -- and that a return to the Vikings has in no way been ruled out.
Could the Vikings use Sam Darnold to acquire an All-Pro defensive player?
The NFL offseason sometimes gives fans and the media busier news days than they could have expected at any other time. One way that happens is when a star player either requests a trade or is
Vikings free agents: Sam Darnold and 9 other important players set to hit the market
With 23 players set to become free agents, it's an understatement to say the Vikings roster could look very different next season.
Justin Jefferson plays both sides of Vikings' Darnold/McCarthy QB decision
To no one's surprise, the Vikings' quarterback situation has come up a few times as Justin Jefferson has made his Super Bowl week media rounds down in New Orleans. And to no one's surprise, Minnesota's superstar has played both sides,
Revealed: Three voters who included Sam Darnold on MVP ballot
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold finished tenth in MVP voting this year, getting three fifth-place votes. Thanks to the Associated Press publishing the ballots of all 50 voters, we can see exactly who ...
Kevin O'Connell may have just tipped the Vikings' hand when it comes to Sam Darnold decision
The Minnesota Vikings have a tough decision to make between Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy this offseason. It sounds like ...
Kevin O'Connell: Sam Darnold has earned the right to be a free agent, we'll keep talking
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has offered a hint that his team will let quarterback Sam Darnold test free agency, rather than ...
Kevin O'Connell signals Sam Darnold return, then walks back comments
Kevin O’Connell in his Coach of the Year news conference: Our goal is to win a championship and Sam Darnold is going to be a huge part of it when we do it. Sure sounds like Vikings want to ride with ...
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Vikings’ Sam Darnold Loses Key Mentor to Jaguars Amid Uncertain Future as Liam Coen Clears Stance on Latest Hire
Everyone will remember Sam Darnold for the 2024 season as a QB who could not lead his team to a wild-card win. The post ...