Reusse: Darnold’s flash-and-flop moment with Vikings comes with parallels in Minnesota history
A couple of other quarterbacks fit that pattern, and the Twins, Lynx, Gophers and North Stars all have made boom-and-bust hires.
Vikings Predicted to Exchange Sam Darnold for 4-Time MVP Quarterback
What's next for Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings?
On Football: Sam Darnold should have plenty of options if the Vikings don’t keep him
Do the Vikings want QB Sam Darnold back? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, Kevin O’Connell don’t say no
The Vikings general manager told reporters Thursday that Darnold is among the “good options” the Vikings have at quarterback while adding that J.J. McCarthy has returned to on-field training.
Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy? For Vikings, it’s about what gives them ‘best chance to win’
Should the Vikings pay Darnold after his (mostly) excellent season? Or should they go with McCarthy and spend that money at other positions?
NFL Insider Believes Vikings Will Bring Back Sam Darnold in 2025
Can Minnesota and its fan base forget the quarterback's back-to-back clunkers for a 2025 reunion? Or is it J.J. McCarthy time?
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,
Sam Darnold coming up short in loss to Rams has major implications for Vikings’ future at QB
After his best season as a pro, Darnold was off his game for a second straight week. How will it impact Minnesota's offseason plans?
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.
Vikings QB decision: Here's how Matt Ryan would handle Minnesota's Sam Darnold-J.J. McCarthy conundrum
Minnesota's 2024 starter, seven-year veteran and 2018 third overall pick of the New York JetsSam Darnold, is set to hit free agency, after throwing 35 touchdowns in the regular se
The Sam Darnold ‘perception’ that shifted during nightmarish Vikings skid — and how much it’ll cost QB
Signed by the Vikings in March on a one-year, $10 million deal, Darnold — starting over injured rookie J.J. McCarthy, who underwent surgery for his meniscus during preseason — helped lead Minnesota to a 14-3 regular season record that boasted a nine-game win streak.
Sam Darnold’s Top Projected Landing Spot Will Not Have Minnesota Vikings Fans Happy
Sam Darnold’s future has very much been in the balance over the course of the past 48 hours since the Minnesota Vikings‘ upset loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Once considered to be $50 million/year quarterback prior to his final two highly disappointing games of the season,
Sam Darnold landing spots: Eight options for Vikings QB, who could be headed for NFL free agency
Sam Darnold could be the most intriguing story of NFL free agency. Where might the Vikings QB land after a breakout season?