Samuel Richard Darnold (born June 5, 1997) [1] is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, winning the Archie Griffin award in 2016, and was selected third overall by the New York Jets in the 2018 NFL draft.

Jan 14, 2025 · Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold says he hasn't played "good enough" the last two weeks after Monday's Wild Card Weekend loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

Mar 13, 2024 · EAGAN, Minn. – Sam Darnold agreed to terms with the Vikings, the team announced Wednesday as the 2024 new league year began. Darnold most recently served as the 49ers backup quarterback...

Jan 14, 2025 · Sam Darnold's strong 2024 NFL regular season with the Vikings ended with a thud in Monday night's lopsided wild-card playoff loss to the Rams. Here's what it means for his offseason value...

Minnesota Vikings QB Sam Darnold was mic'd up during the Vikings' 23-22 Week 13 win against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Oct 6, 2024 · Through four games with the Vikings in 2024, Sam Darnold is playing the best football of his NFL career. Minnesota's 27-year-old quarterback went through some struggles throughout his...

Jan 16, 2025 · Sam Darnold piled up stats this season, charmed the fanbase and probably earned himself a nice payday in the process. But will he get it from the Vikings?

Jan 31, 2025 · With J.J. McCarthy waiting in the wings, it wouldn't be wise for Minnesota to commit a lucrative, multi-year contract to Darnold, who might have already reached his ceiling with the Vikings during ...

Dec 9, 2024 · Let’s have a round of applause for Sam Darnold, the accidental star for the Minnesota Vikings who drove that point home on Sunday to upstage Kirk Cousins' return to U.S. Bank Stadium by lighting...