Vikings, Sam Darnold

Vikings Urged to Replace Sam Darnold With Athletic $19 Million QB
That was before quarterback guru Kevin O'Connell arrived in Minnesota. He's made the Vikings a dream destination for any quarterback looking for a change of scenery, including Fields, who named Minnesota one of his four preferred destinations in a trade last year.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Makes Announcement Amid Uncertain Future
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold's post on social media ahead of free agency drew widespread reactions from NFL fans.
What's next for Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings?
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?
Ex-Bears QB Floated as Replacement for Vikings Sam Darnold
Fields played out the final season of his four-year, $19 million rookie contract in 2024, going 4-2 as the Steelers' starter before the team replaced him with Russell Wilson. For his career, Fields has thrown for nearly 7,800 yards, 45 touchdowns and 31 interceptions while rushing the football for 2,509 yards and 19 scores.
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.
Minnesota Vikings' Sam Darnold Finalist For NFL Comeback Player Of The Year
After a stellar bounce-back season with the Minnesota Vikings, including a Pro Bowl selection, former USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold has been announced as a finalist for NFL Comeback Player of the Year.
Sam Darnold's Vikings reign comes crashing down vs. Rams: What's next for Minnesota and its complicated QB
At the dawn of the new year, Sam Darnold was a folk hero in Minnesota. Not only did the quarterback -- no longer locally branded a reclamation project, but rather a full-blown, high-octane Pro Bowler -- sweep the rival Green Bay Packers to give the Vikings their best regular-season record in 16 years,
Vikings QB Sam Darnold Wins NFL Most Improved Award
The Minnesota Vikings got an exceptional year from Sam Darnold, and he's starting to win awards for his performance.
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.
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold wins prestigious award from Pro Football Writers of America after amazing season
The Minnesota Vikings' 2024 season was remarkable for many reasons. They finished 14-3, head coach Kevin O'Connell earned the first of many Coach of the Year awards, and multiple players have received All-Pro and Pro Bowl nominations.
Sam Darnold resurgence vindicated despite doubts over AP NFL award eligibility
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was named one of the finalists for the Comeback Player of the Year Award even though he doesn't embody the 'spirit' of the accolade
JJ McCarthy’s health update isn't good news for Sam Darnold return to Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are keeping an eye on J.J. McCarthy’s rehab as he recovers from a torn meniscus that ended his rookie season before it ever began. How he continues to progress will determine how ...
Vikings' Sam Darnold, Aaron Jones Join Forces in Blockbuster AFC Pitch
"Given the success he found playing with Sam Darnold in the Vikings' backfield, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to see the Raiders ...
Minnesota Sports Anchor Had Harsh Take on Sam Darnold’s Finances After Ugly Loss
Things then quickly turn for Darnold, as he had a rough game in a Week 18 loss to the Detroit Lions that cost the Vikings the ...
Sam Darnold Has A Best Projected Landing Spot That Will Surprise Almost Every Fan
The Minnesota Vikings have a slightly precarious situation at quarterback that needs to be settled in the coming months. Had ...
Sam Darnold's Re-Adjusted Trade Value Raises Eyebrows
The Minnesota Vikings can only trade quarterback Sam Darnold if they extend him to a multiyear contract or franchise tag him in order to maintain his player rights in 2025. Both options are expensive ...