Although Sam Darnold played well last season in his lone year as the starting quarterback, the Minnesota Viking already have a blueprint in place for what they are going to do. It is why Darnold has played his last down for the NFC North franchise.

The Minnesota Vikings are moving on from Sam Darnold and turning to talented, #10 overall pick in 2024, JJ McCarthy this offseason – particularly given his expected return to training early this coming offseason.